Evaluation of Changes in The Hematological Parameters, Lipid Profile and Depressive Symptoms Before and After Smoking Cessation Treatment

Abstract

Introduction: Tobacco dependence is a cluster of behavioural, cognitive, and physiological phenomena. We aimed to investigate the changesin the hematological parameters, lipid profile and depressive symptoms before and after smoking cessation.Methods: In this intervention study, 150 cases admitted to the clinic to quit smoking and stopped smoking for at least three months were investigated.All participants have received motivational interview and appropriate medical treatment (varenicline, bupropion, nicotine replacement therapy).We designed the study to evaluate the effects of cigarette smoking on some biochemical markers and depressive symptoms.Results: Motivational interviews were conducted on all participants, and 68,7% (n = 103) were treated with varenicline, 19,3% (n=29) withbupropion and 12% (n=18) with nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). There was a statistically significant relationship between the treatmentmethod and the smoking cessation duration (p=0.002). Cessation period was longer in the group using varenicline. After quitting smoking,the Beck Depression Scores (BDS) decreased significantly (p