Key result
Type D personality was present in 31% of surveyed primary health care patients and was associated with significantly more frequent symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to assess the prevalence of Type D personality among primary health care patients and determine its co-occurrence with symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Cross-Sectional (n=148)
Type D personality is prevalent in primary care patients and is associated with significantly more frequent symptoms of anxiety and depression.
The concept of Type D personality was introduced in 1997 by Professor Johan Denollet, a clinical psychologist. He described the relationship between certain personality traits and susceptibility to somatic diseases and adaptation to them. This personality variant, also known as distressed, is characterized by a greater tendency to experience negative emotions and social withdrawal. The aim of our study was to assess the prevalence of Type D personality among patients using Primary Health Care (PHC) services and to determine the co-occurrence of symptoms of depression and anxiety in this group. A survey was conducted on 148 PHC patients. In the study group, 31% of individuals met the criteria for distressed personality, with results indicating significantly more frequent symptoms of anxiety and depression in these patients.
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Glinka et al. (2024) conducted a cross-sectional in Primary Health Care patients (n=148). Type D personality vs. Patients without Type D personality was evaluated on Prevalence of Type D personality and symptoms of depression and anxiety. Type D personality was present in 31% of surveyed primary health care patients and was associated with significantly more frequent symptoms of anxiety and depression.
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