Association of Psychosocial Symptoms, Blood Pressure, and Menopausal Status in African-American Women.
West J Nurs Res
; 42(10): 784-794, 2020 10.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32590927
African-American women have disproportionate rates of hypertension that can be further complicated as they transition through menopause. Stress, coupled with depression and hypertension in perimenopausal African-American women has not been fully explored. This study examines the associations of stress, depression, and social support on systolic blood pressure (SBP) among a sample of 184 perimenopausal African-American women. We used descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation, and logistic regression to analyze data stratified by menopausal status (perimenopausal or menopausal) and SBP status (<130 mmHg vs. >130 mmHg). Women classified as menopausal reported higher levels of stress and depressive symptoms, and lower levels of social support. Age, body mass index (BMI), health insurance, and perceived health status were significant predictors of SBP in menopausal women. Stress, depression, and social support did not play a role in SBP. It is necessary that future research focus on reducing cardiovascular risk include addressing menopausal health.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Psicologia
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Negro ou Afro-Americano
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Menopausa
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Hipertensão
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
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Caribe
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Caribe ingles
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Islas virgenes de los estados unidos
Idioma:
En
Revista:
West J Nurs Res
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos
País de publicação:
Estados Unidos