Psychological Stress and Quality of Life in Stroke and Hypertension Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Baune BT, Aljeesh Y
Primary Institution: James Cook University, Australia; University of Munster, Germany; Islamic University, Gaza
Hypothesis
The study investigates the association of psychological stress and quality of life among patients with hypertension and stroke.
Conclusion
Psychological stress is strongly correlated with quality of life in patients without stroke but only partially associated with quality of life in patients with stroke.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients with stroke had a significantly lower quality of life than those without stroke.
- Psychological stress was significantly correlated with all domains of quality of life among non-stroke patients.
- Income and gender were significantly associated with certain domains of quality of life in stroke patients.
Takeaway
This study found that stress affects how people feel about their health, especially for those who only have high blood pressure, but not as much for those who have had a stroke.
Methodology
The study used the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire and SCL-90 to assess quality of life and psychological stress in 112 stroke patients and 224 hypertensive patients without stroke.
Potential Biases
Potential underreporting of quality of life impacts among hypertensive patients may bias results.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits the ability to draw causal conclusions, and it did not account for the specific medications patients were taking.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 35 to 69 years, with a mean age of 55 years, and included both males and females.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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