Women are more likely than men to relapse after initiating abstinence from cigarette
smoking. The reasons for this phenomenon are unclear but may relate to negative mood,
cigarette craving, or other symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. We addressed this issue in a
study of 26 female and 38 male smokers. The Profile of Mood States, Shiffman–Jarvik
Withdrawal Scale, and Urge to Smoke Scale were administered twice in each of two test
sessions on different days. One session began within 1 hr after smoking ad libitum and the …

Reports an error in" Gender effects on mood and cigarette craving during early abstinence
and resumption of smoking" by Jiansong Xu et al (Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 2008
[Nov], Vol 10 [11], 1653-1661). The original article was published with an incorrect author
list. The correct author list is given in this erratum.(The following abstract of the original
article appeared in record 2008-17446-009). Women are more likely than men to relapse
after initiating abstinence from cigarette smoking. The reasons for this phenomenon are …