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Association between anger and first-onset primary spontaneous pneumothorax
Sang-Hyuk Lee1, Ho Choi, Seoyoung Kim
1Department of Psychiatry, Pochon CHA University College of Medicine, Seongnam-Si, Kyounggi-Do 463-712, Republic of Korea.
General Hospital Psychiatry
|July 1, 2008
Summary
This study found that individuals experiencing first-onset primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) reported higher levels of anger compared to controls. Trait anger and low body mass index were associated with PSP, suggesting anger may influence its development.
Area of Science:
- Psychosomatic Medicine
- Thoracic Surgery
- Psychology
Background:
- Primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) is a common condition with unclear underlying causes.
- Anger is a known factor in various psychosomatic diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate if anger is a psychosocial factor linked to the first occurrence of PSP.
- To explore the relationship between anger expression and PSP.
Main Methods:
- 91 patients with first-onset PSP and 77 controls with minor trauma were assessed.
- Standardized questionnaires measured anger (State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory), stress, coping, and depression.
- Logistic regression analyzed associations with PSP.
Main Results:
- PSP patients exhibited significantly higher scores for anger-in, anger-out, state anger, and trait anger than controls.
- Logistic regression identified low body mass index and trait anger as significant factors associated with PSP.
Conclusions:
- Anger, particularly trait anger, may play a role in the pathophysiology of primary spontaneous pneumothorax.
- Further research is warranted to understand the mechanisms linking anger to PSP development.
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