“…Self-reported smoking status was assessed at each counseling session. Social support was measured at baseline and follow-up using four items from the emotional/informational scale of the Medical Outcomes Study social support survey (Kornblith, Dowell, Herndon et al, 2006; Naughton, Herndon, Shumaker et al, 2002; Queenan, Feldman-Stewart, Brundage et al, 2010; Sherman, Estrada, Lanto et al, 2007). Depression and anxiety symptoms were measured at baseline and follow-up via the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), a 14-item assessment of mood with depression and anxiety subscales (Zigmond & Snaith, 1983).…”