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Type A behavior and upper respiratory infections

C W Stout, L J Bloom

    Journal of Human Stress
    |June 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Type A individuals experience more upper respiratory infections (URIs) than Type B individuals. This may be due to Type A’s stressful lifestyle increasing susceptibility to viral respiratory diseases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Health Psychology
    • Behavioral Medicine

    Background:

    • The Type A behavior pattern is characterized by competitiveness, time urgency, and hostility.
    • Upper respiratory infections (URIs) are common illnesses affecting the nose, throat, and sinuses.
    • Understanding the link between behavior patterns and illness incidence is crucial for public health.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between Type A behavior pattern and the incidence and response to upper respiratory infections (URIs).
    • To determine if Type A behavior is associated with increased susceptibility to URIs in college students.

    Main Methods:

    • A health survey was administered to college students to assess URI incidence and response.
    • Participants were categorized as either Type A or Type B based on their behavioral patterns.

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  • Data analysis focused on comparing URI frequency between Type A and Type B students, including gender-specific comparisons.

    • Main Results:

    • Type A students reported a significantly higher incidence of URIs compared to Type B students.
    • Female Type A students reported significantly more frequent URIs than female Type B students.
    • Type A individuals may be more susceptible to viral respiratory diseases due to lifestyle factors.

    Conclusions:

    • The Type A behavior pattern is associated with an increased risk of upper respiratory infections.
    • A stressful lifestyle common among Type A individuals may enhance susceptibility to viral respiratory diseases.
    • Type A individuals' tendency to minimize or ignore illness symptoms could also influence reported URI frequency.