Author/Authors :
Bagherian-Sararoudi، Reza نويسنده Department of Psychology, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , , Bahrami Ehsan، Hadi نويسنده Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran , , Gilani، Bijan نويسنده Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran , , Sanei، Hamid نويسنده Department of Internal Medicine ,
Abstract :
BACKGROUND: Depression is very prevalent amongst myocardial infarction (MI) patients. It
has been reported to be associated with adverse clinical events in these patients. The purpose of
this study was to consider the relationship between personal control at baseline and the onset of
post-MI depression.
METHODS: A total number of 176 MI patients aged 32-84 years old who were admitted to
coronary care units (CCUs) in Isfahan, Iran were selected. Baseline data was collected by a
demographic and medical questionnaire, personal control scale, Beck Depression Inventory and
echocardiography. Beck Depression Inventory for Primary Care was completed by the subjects 3
months after discharge. Covariance model was used to analyze the data.
RESULTS: The findings indicated that 45% of the participants suffered from post-MI
depression. Analysis of covariance showed a significant difference between patients with and
without post-MI depression in personal control scores (F = 6.16; P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION: Generally, our findings suggested relationship between patientsʹ beliefs about
having control over the disease and the onset of post-MI depression. This finding can be
considered in rehabilitation courses to prevent post-MI depression.
