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Physical activity, stress, and type A behavior in blacks.

L L Adams-Campbell1, R A Washburn, G T Haile

  • 1Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, PA.

Journal of the National Medical Association
|October 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

This study explored coronary heart disease risk factors in young Black adults. Type A behavior was linked to higher stress levels in both sexes, with a unique association with physical activity found only in women.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Coronary heart disease (CHD) risk factors are well-documented in various populations.
  • Research on these factors within young, Black adult populations, particularly college students, is less extensive.
  • Understanding these relationships early in life is crucial for long-term cardiovascular health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between Type A behavior, leisure time physical activity, and stress.
  • To examine these potential risk factors for coronary heart disease in a cohort of young Black adults.
  • To identify any sex-specific differences in these relationships.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted with 192 Black college freshmen at the University of Pittsburgh.

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  • Data were collected on Type A behavior (using Framingham and Bortner scales), perceived stress, and leisure time physical activity.
  • Statistical analyses were performed to assess correlations between variables, with comparisons made between sexes.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant sex differences were observed for body mass index, Type A behavior, stress, or physical activity levels.
    • A positive correlation was found between Type A behavior (Framingham) and stress in both male and female participants.
    • A positive association between Type A behavior (Bortner) and physical activity was identified exclusively among female participants.

    Conclusions:

    • Type A behavior is positively associated with stress in young Black adults, irrespective of sex.
    • The relationship between Type A behavior and physical activity may be sex-specific within this demographic.
    • These findings highlight the importance of considering behavioral factors and their interplay with lifestyle choices in the context of cardiovascular risk in young Black adults.