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Life stress and hypertension.
1Department of Psychological Medicine, Royal North Shore Hospital, Block 4, Level 5, St Leonards, NSW 2065, Australia. tennant@med.usyd.edu.au
Journal of Cardiovascular Risk
|March 10, 2001
Summary
Occupational stress may contribute to persistent hypertension. Psychological factors, including state and trait variables, influence these findings and explain inconsistencies in research.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Psychology
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Accumulating evidence suggests a link between life event stress, particularly occupational stress, and the development of persistent hypertension.
- Many studies demonstrate statistically significant associations even after accounting for potential confounding factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent evidence on the relationship between occupational stress and hypertension.
- To elucidate inconsistencies in the literature by examining the differential roles of state and trait psychological variables.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent studies investigating stress and hypertension.
- Analysis of psychological variables (state vs. trait) in the context of occupational stress and hypertension.
Main Results:
- The association between occupational stress and persistent hypertension is supported by ongoing research.
- Apparent inconsistencies in study findings can be attributed to the distinct impacts of state and trait psychological variables.
Conclusions:
- Occupational stress is a significant factor implicated in the persistence of hypertension.
- Understanding the nuances of psychological variables is crucial for interpreting research on stress and hypertension.