Journal of Alcoholism & Drug Dependence
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-6488
ISSN: 2329-6488
María José Míguez-Burbano
School of Integrated Science and Humanity, College of Arts and Sciences,
Miami, FL
Tanzania
Research Article
The Relevance of Blue Moods and Depression in the Context of Smoking and Natural Quitting Rates in People Living with HIV
Author(s): María José Míguez-Burbano, Mayra E Vargas-Rivera, Yanerys Leon, Clery Quiros, John E Lewis, Luis A Espinoza, Deshratan Asthana and Cassandra A Stanton
María José Míguez-Burbano, Mayra E Vargas-Rivera, Yanerys Leon, Clery Quiros, John E Lewis, Luis A Espinoza, Deshratan Asthana and Cassandra A Stanton
Objective: Research suggests that smoking-cessation interventions are less successful among people living with HIV (PLWH). The factors influencing the limited success of evidence-based smoking-cessation interventions in this population are not well understood.
Design: Longitudinal analyses (of the first 12-months of an ongoing cohort (“FILTERS”) sociodemographically matched sample of 160 PLWH and 180 without HIVcomprised of both smokers and non-smokers.
Methods: Semi-annual visits include a detailed survey of smoking behaviors (e.g., type of cigarette, amounts) and cessation efforts (i.e., prior attempts to quit, interest in quitting). Additionally, a fasting blood sample was obtained to assess serum cotinine, biochemical, and viroimmune parameters.
Results: Compared to serone.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-6488.1000175