Table 2

Baseline characteristics of propensity score-matched sample

VariableSmokers (n=172)Reducers (n=172)
Age, mean (SD)45.0 (10.7)46.7 (10.7)
Sex, % male (n)47 (81)43 (74)
FTND, M (SD)5.81 (2.1)5.9 (2.0)
SF-36 mental health, mean (SD)70.8 (15.7)73.9 (16.6)
Treatment status, % received active (n)60 (104)62 (107)
  • FTND, Fagerström Test of Nicotine Dependence; SF-36, Short Form Health Survey-36.