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This study examined the influence of perceived health competence (PHC) and coping strategies in hypertension. Depressive mood state and dimensions of quality of life (QOL) (social support, satisfaction, well-being and free time) were also considered. One hundred and fifty participants were surveyed cross-sectionally and prospectively. Regression analysis revealed that the main predictors of the dimensions of QOL were PHC and depressive mood state. Emotional coping negatively predicted well-being. Unexpectedly, task-focused coping was unrelated to QOL domains. Longitudinal analyses did not support these relations. The data suggest that, in hypertension, PHC constitutes an important resource, whereas depressive mood state deteriorates QOL.
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