Key result
Avoidant coping style had a direct adverse effect on anxiety and depression, which was significantly mediated by the perception of symptom burden and personal control.
Why the study?
How do avoidant coping style and illness perception affect anxiety and depression in patients with chronic heart failure?
Cross-Sectional (n=103)
How do avoidant coping style and illness perception affect anxiety and depression in patients with chronic heart failure?
Avoidant coping style and negative illness perceptions (symptom burden, low personal control) are linked to increased anxiety and depression in patients with chronic heart failure.
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Avoidant coping may heighten anxiety and depression in CHF via illness perceptions; hypothesis-generating, prospective trials needed before practice change.
Bose et al. (2016) conducted a cross-sectional in chronic heart failure (n=103). Avoidant coping style was evaluated on Anxiety and depression. Avoidant coping style had a direct adverse effect on anxiety and depression, which was significantly mediated by the perception of symptom burden and personal control.
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