Gender-specific characteristics of individuals with depressive symptoms and coronary heart disease
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Doering, Lynn V., McKinley, Sharon, Riegel, Barbara, Moser, Debra K., Meischke, Hendrika, Pelter, Michele M. and Dracup, Kathleen. (2011). Gender-specific characteristics of individuals with depressive symptoms and coronary heart disease. Heart and Lung. 40(3), pp. e4 - e14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrtlng.2010.04.002
Authors | Doering, Lynn V., McKinley, Sharon, Riegel, Barbara, Moser, Debra K., Meischke, Hendrika, Pelter, Michele M. and Dracup, Kathleen |
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Abstract | Objective: In individuals with depressive symptoms and coronary heart disease ( CHD ), little is known about gender-specific characteristics that may inform treatments and outcomes. This study sought to identify characteristics that distinguish men from women with both conditions. Methods: By cross-sectional design, 1951 adults with CHD and elevated depressive symptoms completed questionnaires to measure anxiety, hostility, perceived control, and knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about CHD. Gender differences were evaluated by multivariable logistic regression. Results: Women were more likely to be single ( odds ratio [OR] 3.61, P < .001 ), to be unemployed ( OR 2.52, P < .001 ), to be poorly educated ( OR 2.52, P < .001 ), to be anxious ( OR 1.14, P < .01 ), and to perceive lower control over health ( OR 1.34, P < .01 ) than men. Conclusion: Women with CHD and depressive symptoms have fewer resources, greater anxiety, and lower perceived control than men. In women, targeting modifiable factors, such as anxiety and perceived control, is warranted. |
Year | 2011 |
Journal | Heart and Lung |
Journal citation | 40 (3), pp. e4 - e14 |
Publisher | Mosby Inc. |
ISSN | 0147-9563 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrtlng.2010.04.002 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-79955521100 |
Page range | e4 - e14 |
Research Group | Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United States |
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