Positive and Negative Affect and the Mediating Effect of Perceived Stress on Health in Heart Failure Patients
Abstract
Heart failure (HF) is a chronic and progressive disease with prevalence rates that continue to increase. Most research and treatment involving HF patients has focused on behavioral (e.g., smoking) and physiological risk factors (e.g., high blood pressure). Recently, the impact of various psychological factors such as anger, anxiety, depression, or perceived stress on HF patients have also been considered. In addition, positive and negative affect have been examined increasingly for potential influences on overall health. Both positive and negative affect can be viewed as either a state or trait. However, here has been little research examining the potential effects of affect on HF patients, and how perceived stress might impact this potential relationship. The aims of the present study are to: (1) evaluate if positive affect (PA) and negative affect (NA) are associated with psychological and physiological cardiovascular risk factors in HF patients; and (2) to examine the relationship between state and trait PA and NA on health vii status of HF patients. (3) Finally, the present study will examine if perceived stress acts as a mediator upon the potential relationship between PA, NA, and health status in HF patients.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 10, 2017
- Accession Number
- AD1128291
Entities
People
- Julia A. Garza
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences