Psychological distress is related to poor health behaviours in COPD and non-COPD patients: Evidence from the CanCOLD study

Patients with psychiatric disorders (depression, anxiety) are more likely to have poor health behaviours, including higher smoking and lower physical activity (PA) levels. Smoking is a major risk factor for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and PA is critical for COPD management. However, no studies have assessed associations between psychological distress and these behaviours among patients with vs without COPD. This is a sub-analysis of the CanCOLD study that assessed the relationships between psychological disorders (depression, anxiety) and poor health behaviours (smoking, PA).

Source: Respiratory Medicine - November 15, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Nicola J. Paine, Simon L. Bacon, Jean Bourbeau, Wan C. Tan, Kim L. Lavoie, for the CanCOLD Study Investigators, Shawn D. Aaron, Kenneth R. Chapman, J. Mark FitzGerald, Paul Hernandez, Darcy D. Marciniuk, Fran çois Maltais, Denis E. O'Donnell, Don Sin, Br Source Type: research