Stress-related hemodynamic response in healthy young individuals with Type D personality
https://doi.org/10.15829/1728-8800-2012-3-70-76
Abstract
Aim. To investigate the association between the stress-related hemodynamic response during the mental calculation test (MCT) and the presence of Type D personality in healthy young individuals.
Material and methods. The study included 80 healthy individuals (19 men and 61 women; mean age 18,8±0,2 years). Psychological status examination included the DS-14 scale, depression scale, and Spielberger-Khanin scale. MCT was performed with simultaneous assessment of hemodynamic response.
Results. Type D personality (distressed type) was observed in 32,5% of the participants. Among young students, Type D personality was associated with higher levels of trait and state anxiety (TA and SA), as well as higher depression scale scores, compared to students without Type D personality. Type D personality was also linked to a more pronounced response of systolic blood pressure (SBP) during MCT (p=0,05). There was a strong correlation between social inhibition levels and maximal heart rate (HR) during MCT (r=-0,238; p=0,034). Young men demonstrated a moderate correlation between Type D personality and HR response (r=-0,508; p=0,026), as well as between negative affectivity levels and HR response during MCT (r=0,469; p=0,043).
Conclusion. Distressed personality type was observed in one-third of healthy young participants of the study. Type D personality and its subscales correlated with the hemodynamic response during MCT, with some gender-specific features observed. These findings clarify potential mechanisms of Type D personality effects on the development and prognosis of cardiovascular disease.
About the Authors
A. N. Sumin
Research Institute of Complex Cardiovascular Problems, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
L. Yu. Sumina
Regional Clinical Hospital for War Veterans
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
N. A. Barbarash
Kemerovo State Medical Academy, Kemerovo
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Sumin A.N., Sumina L.Yu., Barbarash N.A. Stress-related hemodynamic response in healthy young individuals with Type D personality. Cardiovascular Therapy and Prevention. 2012;11(3):70-76. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.15829/1728-8800-2012-3-70-76
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