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Alosaimi et al. Int J Ment Health Syst (2018) 12:21 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13033-018-0201-7
International Journal of Mental Health Systems Open Access
RESEARCH
Gender differences and risk factors for smoking among patients with various psychiatric disorders in Saudi Arabia: a cross‑sectional study Fahad D. Alosaimi1*, Mohammed Abalhassan2, Bandar Alhaddad3, Ebtihaj O. Fallata4, Abdulhadi Alhabbad5, Rabab Alshenqiti6 and Mohammed Z. Alassiry7
Abstract Background: The higher prevalence of smoking among psychiatric patients is well established. However, genderspecific associations have rarely been the focus of studies among patients with various psychiatric disorders. The aim of this study was to estimate the gender-specific prevalence of current smoking by psychiatric patients and its association with various psychiatric disorders and the use of psychotropic medications. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was performed between July 2012 and June 2014. Patients were recruited from six hospitals located in the five regions of Saudi Arabia. Results: Of the 1193 patients, 402 (33.7%) were current smokers. The incidence of current smoking was much higher among males than females (58.3% versus 6.7%, p
