Health Psychology Open (May 2023)

Relationship satisfaction and psychological wellbeing in men having participated in the MindTheHeart® psychoeducation intervention after an acute coronary syndrome

  • Sophie Barriault,
  • Jalila Jbilou,
  • Andréanne Charbonneau,
  • Paul Samuel Greenman,
  • Jean Grenier,
  • Marie-Hélène Chomienne

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/20551029231179165
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10

Abstract

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This study investigated the associations of relationship satisfaction, depression, and anxiety post-acute coronary syndrome in a sample of men having completed an early, couple-focused, and men-tailored psychoeducation intervention. A baseline sample of 50 male patients were followed over a 12-month period and completed the Couples Satisfaction Index and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale. Results revealed a significant improvement in depression symptoms from T0 to T1, during which all participants completed the MindTheHeart® psychoeducation intervention. In addition, a hierarchical regression analysis showed that relationship satisfaction is an important predictor of this improvement in depression symptoms. Our preliminary findings point to the consideration of life partners in post-ACS interventions and encourage the exploration of this clinical approach in future research.