Table 3 Logistic regression odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals of high to very high levels of psychological distress by quit status (in ex and current smokers only)

Ex-smoker, quit > = 5 years ago (reference)

1

1

1

1

Ex-smoker, quit < 5 years ago

1.67

(1.30-2.16)

1.42

(1.08-1.86)

1.39

(1.05-1.82)

1.33

(1.00-1.76)

Current smoker tried to quit (last 12 months)

3.06

(2.50-3.75

2.37

(1.89-2.97)

2.02

(1.60-2.55)

1.73

(1.36-2.21)

Current smoker, not tried to quit (last 12 months)

1.65

(1.35-2.02)

1.34

(1.07-1.68)

1.20

(0.95-1.51)

1.16

(0.92-1.47)