Current Major Depression Among Smokers Using a State Quitline
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Current major depression among smokers using a state quitline.
BACKGROUND Smokers seeking treatment to quit smoking are generally not assessed for current depression, yet depression among smokers may influence quitting outcome. PURPOSE This study aims to formally assess current major depression among smokers calling a state tobacco quitline. METHODS A total of 844 smokers calling the California Smokers' Helpline in 2007 were screened for depression by ...
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عنوان ژورنال: American Journal of Preventive Medicine
سال: 2011
ISSN: 0749-3797
DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2010.09.030