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Anxiety sensitivity as a moderator of association between smoking status and panic-related processes in a representative sample of adults.

Zvolensky MJ, Kotov R, Bonn-Miller MO, Schmidt NB, Antipova AV

Department of Psychology, The University of Vermont, 2 Colchester Avenue, John Dewey Hall, Burlington, VT 05405-0134, USA. Michael.Svolensky@uvm.edu

The present investigation evaluated a moderational role of anxiety sensitivity (fear of anxiety and anxiety-related states; [McNally RJ. Anxiety sensitivity and panic disorder. Biological Psychiatry 2002; 52:938-946.]) in the relation between smoking status and anxiety/depressive symptoms in a Russian epidemiological sample (n = 390; 197 females, Mean age = 43.55). Consistent with prediction, anxiety sensitivity moderated the association of smoking status with indices of anxiety and depressive symptoms; the effects were evident after controlling for the variance accounted for by alcohol use problems, environmental stress (past month), and gender. These findings are discussed with regard to the role of anxiety sensitivity in etiologic connection between smoking and panic-related processes.

Published 23 October 2007 in J Psychiatr Res, 42(1): 69-77.
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