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Sense of Coherence Relates with Smoking

Cornel V. Igna

University of Helsinki, Finland

Juhani Julkunen

University of Helsinki, Finland, juhani.julkunen{at}helsinki.fi

Richard Ahlström

Mid Sweden University, Sweden

The present study investigated the relationship between sense of coherence (SOC) and smoking. This study is a sub-study of the Anglo-Scandinavian Cardiac Outcomes Trial. SOC was assessed with a short form self-report questionnaire at baseline and at two-year follow-up. Smoking behaviour was self-reported at both dates. The sample consisted of 841 hypertensive participants, (women 22.1%) at baseline, and 697 (women 23.0%) participants at the follow-up. At baseline the age range was 40—79. Results showed that smoking behaviour was associated with levels of SOC. Current-smokers had a lower mean of SOC. Gender had no statistically significant influence on these results.

Key Words: health • lifestyle • sense of coherence • smoking

Journal of Health Psychology, Vol. 13, No. 8, 996-1001 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/1359105308097962
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