Table 1 Baseline characteristics of mental illness participants by intervention
Characteristic | 21 mg nicotine patch (n = 35) | 16 mg e-cigarette (n = 39) | 0 mg e-cigarette (n = 12) |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean age | 41 (11) | 46 (11) | 46 (14) |
Female gender | 69% (24) | 67% (26) | 59% (7) |
Mean Fagerstrom score | 6.5 (2.0) | 6.6 (1.7) | 5.1 (2.4) |
Reported antidepressant use | 69% (24) | 77% (30) | 83% (10) |
Reported antipsychotic use | 29% (10) | 23% (9) | 42% (5) |
Reported anxiolytic use | 6% (2) | 13% (5) | 8% (1) |
Reported hypnosedative use | 9% (3) | 15% (6) | 25% (3) |
Reported drugs for addictive disorders use | 3% (1) | 3% (1) | 8% (1) |