Personality Profile and Coping Skills among Coronary Heart Disease Patients and Non-Patient Groups.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Coronary heart disease is a leading cause of death and a major cause of disability worldwide.Aims:
This study was conducted to see whether there are certain specific personality pattern of coronary heart disease patients and the coping strategies they use to deal with these stressful situations.Methodology:
A sample of 30 male patients diagnosed as having coronary heart disease were selected from the outdoor and indoor patient cardiology departments of Ramkrishna Care Hospital and Modern Medical Hospital, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Results andConclusions:
It was found that CHD patients have certain specific personality traits which reflect that these persons have low frustration tolerance for unsatisfactory conditions, are neurotically fatigued, easily annoyed and emotional (Factor C). They are suspicious and are often involved in their own ego and are self-opinionated and interested in internal mental life.
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Assunto principal:
Personalidade
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Transtornos da Personalidade
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Adaptação Psicológica
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Doença das Coronárias
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Índia
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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