Title of article :
THE RELATION BETWEEN ANXIETY and QUALITY OF LIFE IN HEART PATIENTS
Author/Authors :
Khayyam Nekouei, Zohreh Islamic Azad University of Khorasgan, Isfahan , Yousefy, Alireza Faculty Member of the Center for Development and Research in Medical Education - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Khayyam Nekouei, Ahmad Reza Cardiologist - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Sadeqhi, Masoumeh Associate Professor of Cardiology - Unit of Cardiovascular Disease in Women - Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
BACKGROUND: The study aims to determine the relationship between anxiety and quality of
life in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).
METHODS: Study participants included 56 CAD patients referred to Chamran Heart Center
and Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center both affiliated to Isfahan University of Medical
Sciences. Sampling was random and Cattle anxiety scale and McNew quality of life questionnaire
were used for data collection. A questionnaire was filled in for demographic characteristics.
Data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis.
RESULTS: The findings showed a strong significant inverse correlation between anxiety and
quality of life in CAD patients. The strongest correlation among anxiety (manifest-hidden) and
quality of life categories (physical -emotional – social category) was that between manifest anxiety
and different categories of quality of life.
CONCLUSION: Considering the significant relation between anxiety and quality of life in CAD
patients, it is recommended to include methods of controlling anxiety in the treatment program
of these patients.
Keywords :
anxiety , manifest anxiety , cardiovascular disease , quality of life
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
