Spirituality and cigarette smoking in combat theater veterans with PTSD
by Keener, James Matthew, Psy.D., PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY, 2008, 82 pages; 3290668

Abstract:

Despite the risks of cigarette smoking, individuals diagnosed with PTSD are more likely to smoke with higher rates of lifetime smoking compared with nationally representative samples. The relationship between spirituality and mental health has demonstrated that religious attendance is associated with lower smoking prevalence. This study aimed to elucidate the relationship between smoking status and severity and spiritual experiences and practices in a sample of 550 combat veterans diagnosed with PTSD. Veterans who smoked less had higher rates of organized religion and spiritual practices/experiences compared with those who smoked more. Veterans who smoked cigarettes had higher rates of religious practices compared with veterans who did not smoke. The results have implications for the integration of spirituality into smoking cessations programs with veterans.

 
AdviserDavid W. Foy
SchoolPEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/B 68-12, p. , Mar 2008
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsReligion; Public health; Clinical psychology
Publication Number3290668
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