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ArticleTobacco induced diseases2025

Exploring the association between anhedonia and nicotine dependence: A study among female undergraduate students in Saudi Arabia.

Mai B Alwesmi, Sana Hawamdeh, Sondus F Alotaibi, May A Alfohaid, Futun M Alharbi, Nourah A Alghamdi, Jumanah K Alghamdi, Fai A Aseeri, Raghad A Alqhatani, Adam Saleh

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Mai B AlwesmiDepartment of Medical-Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Sana HawamdehSchool of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, United States.
Sondus F AlotaibiCollege of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
May A AlfohaidCollege of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Futun M AlharbiCollege of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Nourah A AlghamdiCollege of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Jumanah K AlghamdiCollege of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Fai A AseeriCollege of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Raghad A AlqhataniCollege of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Adam SalehFaculty of Medicine, Near East University, Nicosia, Cyprus.

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introductionNicotine dependence and its psychological foundations, including anhedonia, are major public health issues, especially among young adults. There is a dearth of knowledge regarding nicotine dependence and anhedonia especially among female young adults. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the associations between anhedonia and nicotine dependence among female undergraduate students.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in March 2024, among 449 female undergraduate students, in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected using the Fagerström test for nicotine dependence (FTND) and the Snaith-Hamilton Pleasure Scale (SHAPS).

resultsA total of 449 female undergraduate students participated in the study. The majority were aged 18-20 years (62.8%). The study found that 11.4% of participants reported nicotine use, primarily e-cigarettes (66.7%). Nicotine users reported higher parental [45.1% vs 26.4%, χ

conclusionsThe study's results support the notion that psychological discomfort influences nicotine use, demonstrating a substantial association between anhedonia and nicotine use. Given the influence of familial nicotine use, there is an immediate need for targeted interventions that address both social and psychological aspects.

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anhedoniae-cigarettesnicotinesmokingvape

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