DOI: 10.52538/iduhes.1850016 ISSN: 2651-4575

Evaluation of the Relationship Between Fagerström Nicotine Dependence Levels and Depression, Anxiety and Stress Levels in Individuals Attending a Smoking Cessation Clinic

Hakan Gülmez, Hicret Cin
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Nicotine dependence is a major public health issue and one of the leading preventable causes of death worldwide. In addition to its health effects, it imposes a substantial economic burden on healthcare systems. This study aimed to examine the relationship between nicotine dependence and psychological factors such as depression, anxiety, and stress among individuals attending a smoking cessation clinic.A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Smoking Cessation Clinic of XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, including 622 participants. Nicotine dependence was assessed using the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND), and psychological status was evaluated with the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21). Data were analyzed using SPSS 18.0, and Pearson correlation analyses were performed. Statistical significance was set at p

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