title: Relationships among the variables age, weight, A/B behaviour, cholesterol, ways of coping and blood pressure levels.
abstract: This study investigated the interrelationship between serum cholesterol levels, coping responses, type A/B behaviour and blood pressure. A convenience sample of 191 working women completed a health history which included sociodemographic data and a 'Ways of Coping' checklist. In addition, they underwent a structured interview--for type A/B behaviour and were monitored every minute for blood pressure changes, before, during and after the interview. A stepwise regression revealed that four variables; age, weight, A/B type and cholesterol, explained 22% of variance in blood pressure levels. Further analysis showed that type B's used 'Seeking Social Support' significantly more than type A's.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, J. Hillis Miller Health Center, University of Florida, Gainesville 32605.
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Smyth
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American; D000367:Age Factors; D001794:Blood Pressure; D001835:Body Weight; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000097:blood*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012044:Regression Analysis; D014434:Type A Personality
chemical_list: D002784:Cholesterol