Archives of Mental Health (Jan 2013)
A comparative study of coronary heart disease patients and non- coronary heart disease individuals in relation to stress, anxiety and type-A behaviour
Abstract
Background: Stress, anxiety and pathological personality traits are the risk factors implicated in the development of coronary heart disease (CHD). Aims: The purpose of this study to investigate the relation of stress, anxiety and type-A behaviour in the development of CHD. Methods: A sample of 81 CHD patients was selected from coronary care unit (CCU). A matched sample of 81 normal (controls) was selected after the medical checkups by the clinician who labelled them as ‘normal’ as they were not suffering from any disease. The two groups were assessed for the presence of stress, anxiety and type-A behaviour. Results: Significant differences exist between CHD patients and Non-CHD individuals on stress, anxiety and type-A behaviour. The CHD patients scored more on stress, anxiety and type –A behaviour. Conclusion: There is a contribution of stress, anxiety and type-A behaviour in the development of CHD.
