Co-morbid depression and chronic illness related to coping and physical and mental health status.
Psychol Health Med
; 19(3): 253-62, 2014.
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ABSTRACT
A partial latent structural regression analysis was used to evaluate the role of coping resources, depression, diet and exercise on mental and physical health status. The sample consisted of 113 participants (59 females and 54 males) with a mean age of 59.38 years (SD = 10.52). Coping resources, depression and exercise explained 52 and 26% of the variance in mental and physical health status, respectively. Fewer coping resources predicted higher levels of depression and both predicted worse mental health. Only higher levels of depression predicted worse physical health status. There were also significant indirect effects of coping on mental and physical health status through depression. The development of cognitive, social and emotional coping strategies is important for managing depression and supporting positive mental health. These results highlight the important role of health psychologists in the care of individuals with chronic illness. Additionally, the management of depression is important in maintaining positive physical health.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Adaptação Psicológica
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Doenças Cardiovasculares
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Nível de Saúde
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Depressão
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Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Psychol Health Med
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
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SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Austrália