Table 4 Analysis of factors associated with nicotine dependence among smokers
Variable | n | Fagerström score ≥ 6 | p-value* | OR* (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n (%) | ||||
Gender: | ||||
Male | 46 | 20 (43.5) | 0.284 | 1.0 |
Female | 46 | 15 (32.6) | 0.63 (0.27 to 1.47) | |
Marital status | ||||
Non-married | 29 | 15 (51.7) | 0.070 | 1.0 |
Married | 63 | 20 (31.7) | 0.43 (0.18 to 1.07) | |
Obesity (BMI ≥ 30) | ||||
No | 68 | 26 (38.2) | 0.949 | 1.0 |
Yes | 24 | 9 (37.5) | 0.97 (0.37 to 2.53) | |
Use of anxiolytics | ||||
No | 78 | 30 (38.5) | 0.973 | 1.0 |
Yes | 14 | 5 (35.7) | 1.02 (0.31 to 3.41) | |
Use of antihypertensives | ||||
No | 51 | 21 (41.2) | 0.491 | 1.0 |
Yes | 41 | 14 (34.1) | 0.74 (0.32 to 1.74) | |
Physical activity | ||||
No or ≤ 1x/week | 61 | 26 (42.6) | 0.207 | 1.0 |
From 2 to 5x/week | 31 | 9 (29.0) | 0.55 (0.22 to 1.39) | |
Smoking family history: | ||||
Non-smoking parents | 16 | 7 (43.7) | 0.606 | 1.0 |
Mother, Father, or both smoked | 76 | 28 (36.8) | 0.75 (0.25 to 2.24) | |
Alcohol consumption: | ||||
No or ≤ monthly | 67 | 22 (32.8) | 0.096 | 1.0 |
Daily or weekly | 25 | 13 (52.0) | 2.22 (0.87 to 5.65) | |
Length of schooling: | ||||
< 8 years | 55 | 16 (29.1) | 0.033 | 1.0 |
≥ 8 years | 37 | 19 (51.4) | 2.57 (1.08 to 6.13) |