Research Article

Evaluation of Smoking Quittal with Psychological Scales in Hendek State Hospital Smoking Quittal Clinic

Volume: 10 Number: 4 December 20, 2025
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Evaluation of Smoking Quittal with Psychological Scales in Hendek State Hospital Smoking Quittal Clinic

Abstract

Objective: This study retrospectively evaluated the effects of treatment methods (bupropion and varenicline) used in the smoking cessation process on depression and anxiety among individuals who applied to the Hendek State Hospital Smoking Cessation Polyclinic. Materials and Methods: The Fagerström Nicotine Dependence Test (FNDT) and a questionnaire form developed specifically for this study by a pulmonologist working in the outpatient clinic were prepared. In addition, the scores obtained from the Hamilton Depression (HAM-D) rating and Hamilton Anxiety (HAM-A) rating scales were also analyzed. Results: In Spearman correlation analysis, a positive, high-level, statistically significant relationship was found between the HAM-D rating scale scores received by individuals in the first interview and the HAM-A rating scale scores (n=20, r=0.704, p=0.001). A positive, high-level, and statistically significant relationship was found between the scale scores they received in the second interview (n=20, r=0.784, p=0.001). The decrease in anxiety levels was not found to be statistically significant. Statistically significant reductions in depression levels were observed in participants (bupropion group: p=0.016; varenicline group: p=0.028). However, the decrease in anxiety levels was not statistically significant (bupropion group: p=0.069; varenicline group: p=0.150). Conclusions: The findings showed a statistically significant decrease in depression levels in individuals who received both bupropion and varenicline treatment. The research results emphasize that attention should be paid not only to the physical dependence level of individuals but also to their psychological state in the smoking cessation process.

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Project Number

No/Tarih: 10983-02.09.2015

Ethical Statement

Approval for the study was obtained from the Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine Ethics Committee was obtained (Date: 02.09.2015, decision no: 10983). Permissions from the authors of the scales used in the study were obtained via e-mail. The Declaration of Helsinki criteria were followed to protect the data of healthcare professionals during the study, and written approval was obtained via e-mail from all healthcare professionals participating in the study.

Thanks

We would like to thank all the individuals and organizations that supported the implementation of this study. We are especially grateful to the health professionals working at the Hendek State Hospital Smoking Cessation Clinic for their valuable contributions and sharing of information during the research process. We would also like to extend our special thanks to Psychiatrist Dr. Mustafa Canbazoğlu, Software Specialist Muhammet Fatih Çetintaş, and Health Officer Fatih Saynaz for their contributions to this study. Their expertise and support increased the quality of our research. Finally, we would like to thank all the individuals who participated in this study for their courage and determination during their smoking cessation process.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Respiratory Diseases

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 20, 2025

Submission Date

March 23, 2025

Acceptance Date

October 20, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 10 Number: 4

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1.Bilgin C, İnci MB, Taşdemir C. Evaluation of Smoking Quittal with Psychological Scales in Hendek State Hospital Smoking Quittal Clinic. OTJHS. 2025;10(4):353-359. doi:10.26453/otjhs.1663681

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