TITLE:
Psychosocial Wellbeing of Patients Diagnosed with Coronary Artery Disease
AUTHORS:
Bushra M. Ghannam, Ayman M. Hamdan-Mansour, Diana H. Arabiat, Saleh N. Azzeghaiby, Dana D. Al Abeiat, Talal H. Al Badawi
KEYWORDS:
Psychosocial Wellbeing, CHD
JOURNAL NAME:
Psychology,
Vol.5 No.8,
June
9,
2014
ABSTRACT:
Psychological
and social wellbeing of patients diagnosed with coronary heart disease is an
important component in patients’ recovery. The purpose of this study is
to explore the psychological and social factors among individuals diagnosed
with coronary artery disease. Methods: 164 patients diagnosed with CHD filled
and returned a self administered. Data were collected in regard to stress,
depression, perceived social support, and coping. Results: The analysis showed that
patients who have moderate level of stress, perceived social support, mild
level of depression, have more tendencies to use effective coping strategies.
Also the analysis showed that cope, psychological distress, and perceived
social support were significant predictors of high level of depression (F =
5.2, p p