A short form of the Fagerstrom test for nicotine dependence and the heaviness of smoking index in two adult population samples

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The main purpose of the study conducted was to determine the degree of Fagerstrom test for nicotine dependence (FTND) represented in a reduced item solution of FTND, heaviness of smoking index (HSI) and the distribution of the HSI estimated levels of dependence. The results indicate that four items of FTND and HSI represent FTND and FTND and HSI may be considered as valid measures of the urge to smoke and tobacco-smoke-seeking behavior.

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The Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence in a Dutch sample of daily smokers and ex-smokers

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The performance of the Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) in a sample of 1378 daily smokers and 1058 ex-smokers who participated in a survey study of the Netherlands Twin Register is explored. FTND scores were higher for smokers than for ex-smokers and nicotine dependence level was not associated with age.

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A factor analysis of the Fagerstrom Tolerance Questionnaire

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A factor analysis of 1309 Fagerstrom Tolerance Questionnaires (FTQ) is presented. It is concluded that psychometric studies of the FTQ, along with the Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence, are required to assist in defining which domain of nicotine addiction the FTQ assesses.

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