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The prevalence of Type D personality in a Trinidadian cardiac population

T M R Changoor1, G Hutchinson2

  • 1Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago; and School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, 341 Norman Bethune College, 4700 Keele St, Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3, Canada. tinachangoor@gmail.com.

The West Indian Medical Journal
|April 24, 2014
PubMed

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Type D personality, a psychological trait, is prevalent in individuals with cardiovascular disease. This study found Type D personality is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular illness, especially in women.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Cardiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Type D personality is associated with negative health outcomes.
  • Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of mortality globally.
  • Understanding personality traits in cardiac patients is crucial for risk stratification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of Type D personality among individuals with self-reported cardiovascular disease in Trinidad.
  • To examine the interplay between Type D personality, cardiovascular disease, and gender within this population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted with 425 participants from the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex Heart Clinic.
  • Participants completed the Type D Scale to assess personality.
  • Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected via questionnaires.

Main Results:

  • 42% of participants with cardiovascular disease exhibited Type D personality, compared to 26% without cardiovascular disease.
  • Individuals with Type D personality were twice as likely to report cardiovascular disease (OR=2.0).
  • Women with cardiac disease were 1.6 times more likely to be identified as Type D compared to men.

Conclusions:

  • Type D personality is significantly more prevalent in individuals with cardiovascular disease.
  • The findings suggest Type D personality is a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease, particularly in women.
  • Further research is warranted to explore the link between Type D personality and cardiovascular disease prognosis.
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