Neuroticism profile in coronary heart disease
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S C Bhargava1, S N Sharma, B V Agarwal
1Senior Resident in Psychiatry, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
Indian Journal of Psychiatry
|November 8, 2011
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Coronary heart disease patients exhibit higher neuroticism and anxiety levels. This study utilized the Hindi Mental Health Questionnaire (MHQ) to assess psychological differences in cardiac patients.
Area of Science:
- Psychological Medicine
- Cardiology
- Psychosomatic Medicine
Background:
- Neuroticism and anxiety are recognized as potential risk factors for cardiovascular diseases.
- Understanding the psychological profile of patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) is crucial for comprehensive patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the psychological characteristics, specifically neuroticism and anxiety, in individuals diagnosed with coronary heart disease (CHD).
- To compare the mental health profiles of CHD patients with healthy controls using a validated Hindi questionnaire.
Main Methods:
- A Hindi version of the Mental Health Questionnaire (MHQ) was administered to 37 patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) and 30 healthy controls.
- Statistical analysis was performed to compare the scores on various subscales of the MHQ between the two groups.
Main Results:
- Patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) demonstrated significantly higher scores on the total neuroticism subscale of the MHQ.
- Elevated scores were also observed in the free-floating anxiety and somatic anxiety subscales among CHD patients compared to controls.
Conclusions:
- Elevated levels of neuroticism, free-floating anxiety, and somatic anxiety are associated with coronary heart disease (CHD).
- These findings highlight the importance of assessing psychological factors in the management and treatment of patients with cardiovascular conditions.
Abstract:
Thirty seven cases of coronary heart disease and 30 normal healthy controls were administered Hindi version of MHQ. The coronary heart disease patients scored significantly higher on total neuroticism, free-floating anxiety and somatic anxiety subscales of MHQ.
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