Psychological risk factors in cardiovascular diseases

1986 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 319-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josef Egger
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Psychological Risk Factors ◽  
Psychological Risk

scholarly journals PSYCHOLOGICAL RISK FACTORS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (9) ◽  
pp. 1829-1834
Author(s):  
Alicja Nasiłowska-Barud ◽  
Małgorzata Barud
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Causes Of Death ◽  
Well Being ◽  
European Population ◽  
Psychological Risk Factors ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Aging Populations ◽  
Psychological Risk ◽  
Mental Well Being

Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases are one of the most important causes of the morbidity and mortality in the Polish and European population, accounting for nearly half of the causes of death. Prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, especially in view of the predicted increase in mortality rate as a result of these diseases in the aging populations is crucial. The aim: To characterize selected psychological risk factors that predispose to the development of cardiovascular disease. Review and disscusion: Numerous scientific studies indicate the importance of mental and psychosocial factors in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation patients with cardiovascular diseases. In this article the most important psychological risk factors, such as Type A and D personality, stress, depression and depressed mood, anxiety, social support and lifestyle are presented. Conclusions: Population-focused programs devoted to health promotion and informing the general public about the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases should mainly aim at improving people’s lifestyle, in particular with regard to nutrition, smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity and mental well-being.

scholarly journals Psychosocial risk factors and personality disorders in outpatient cardiology setting

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Mariana Suárez-Bagnasco ◽  
María Brandani ◽  
Martin Lobo ◽  
Walter Masson ◽  
Bruno Peressotti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Personality Disorders ◽  
Psychosocial Risk Factors ◽  
Psychosocial Risk ◽  
Psychological Risk Factors ◽  
Psychological Risk

<p><strong>Purpose</strong>: The aim of this study is to describe psychological risk factors and personality disorders in outpatient cardiology setting without cardiovascular diseases.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods</strong>: A cross sectional and multicenter study was conducted. Outpatients over 21 years old without cardiovascular diseases were enrolled. Psychosocial risk factors and personality disorders were assessed. For data analysis, patients were grouped according to the number of cardiovascular risk factors: one (CRF=1), two (CRF=2), three or more (CRF≥3).</p><p><strong>Results</strong>: 104 adults were enrolled. Mean age 50.66±14.79. 56.7% were male. 46.2% had between three and eight cardiovascular risk factors. 34.6% had two cardiovascular risk factors. 19.2% had one cardiovascular risk factor. Psychosocial risk factors were present in 77.9% and personality disorders in 74%. 70.2% had psychosocial risk factor and personality disorder comorbidities. Statistical differences between groups CRF=1, CRF=2 and CRF≥3 were founded for hostility (p=0.017) and narcissistic personality disorder (p=0.049). Statistical association were founded for obesity and hostility (p=0.033), hereditary and schizotypal personality disorder (p=0.002).</p><strong>Conclusion</strong>: Psychological risk factors and personality disorders comorbidities are more frequent than psychological risk factors only or personality disorders only in outpatient cardiology setting without cardiovascular diseases.

scholarly journals Sociodemographic and Psychological Risk Factors for Anxiety and Depression: Findings from the Covid-19 Health and Adherence Research in Scotland on Mental Health (CHARIS-MH) Cross-sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gill Hubbard ◽  
Chantal den Daas ◽  
Marie Johnston ◽  
Diane Dixon
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Illness Representations ◽  
Gender Effects ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Perceived Threat ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Risk Factors ◽  
Psychological Risk

Abstract Background Investigations about mental health report prevalence rates with fewer studies investigating psychological and social factors influencing mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic. Study aims: (1) identify sociodemographic groups of the adult population at risk of anxiety and depression and (2) determine if the following social and psychological risk factors for poor mental health moderated these direct sociodemographic effects: loneliness, social support, threat perception, illness representations. Methods Cross-sectional nationally representative telephone survey in Scotland in June 2020. If available, validated instruments were used, for example, Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-4) to measure anxiety and depression. Simple linear regressions followed by examination of moderation effect. Results A total of 1006 participants; median age 53 years, 61.4% female, from all levels of area deprivation (i.e., 3.8% in the most deprived decile and 15.6% in the most affluent decile). Analyses show associations of anxiety and depression with sociodemographic (age, gender, deprivation), social (social support, loneliness) and psychological factors (perceived threat and illness representations). Mental health was poorer in younger adults, women and people living in the most deprived areas. Age effects were exacerbated by loneliness and illness representations, gender effects by loneliness and illness representations and deprivation effects by loneliness, social support, illness representations and perceived threat. In each case, the moderating variables amplified the detrimental effects of the sociodemographic factors. Conclusions These findings confirm the results of pre-Covid-19 pandemic studies about associations between sociodemographics and mental health. Loneliness, lack of social support and thoughts about Covid-19 exacerbated these effects and offer pointers for pre-emptive action.

Chronic low back pain and the transdiagnostic process: How do cognitive and emotional dysregulations contribute to the intensity of risk factors and pain?

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 309-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaux Le Borgne ◽  
Abdel Halim Boudoukha ◽  
Audrey Petit ◽  
Yves Roquelaure
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Emotional Regulation ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Psychological Risk Factors ◽  
Somatosensory Amplification ◽  
Psychological Risk

AbstractBackground and aimsBased on a transdiagnostic approach, this study assesses the impact of cognitive and emotional processes (difficulties in emotional regulation, impulsiveness, rumination and somatosensory amplification) on the psychological risk factors of chronic low-back pain.MethodsThe study was carried out with 256 patients with chronic low-back pain. All the variables were assessed through a booklet of 10 validated questionnaires. Multiple regression analysis and moderation analysis were performed.ResultsPredictors included in multiple regression models explain 3%-42% (adjusted R2) of the variance in psychological risk factors. Moreover, analyses reveal a significant moderator effect of somatosensory amplification on the link between fear-avoidance beliefs linked to work and pain intensity (F(3;250) = 12.33; p = .00), of somatosensory amplification and brooding on the link between depression and functional repercussions (FR) on everyday life (F(3;252) = 13.36; p = .000; F(1;252) = 12.42; p = .00), of the reflection dimension of rumination on the link between the helplessness dimension of catastrophizing and FRs on sociability (F(3;252) = 37.02; p = .00). There is also a moderation analysis with a significant trend concerning the lack of emotional awareness and the difficulties in controlling impulsive behaviours.ConclusionsOur results indicate an important role of some dimensions of difficulties in emotional regulation, somatosensory amplification and rumination in the increase in negative affects and dysfunctional beliefs, and in the links between those psychological risk factors and pain/disability.ImplicationsThis study identifies some cognitive and emotional dysregulations substantially involved in work-related chronic pain. This contribute to put in place psychotherapeutic protocols to tackle these deficits and dysregulations in a relevant way.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Psychological Risk Factors: Prospective Prediction of Psychopathology during Basic Training

1999 ◽  
Vol 164 (7) ◽  
pp. 509-513 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darin R. Lerew ◽  
Norman B. Schmidt ◽  
Robert J. Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Basic Training ◽  
Psychological Risk Factors ◽  
Psychological Risk
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