title: Self, social structure, and health-promoting behavior in hypertensive patients.
abstract: A description is presented of views on coping with stress due to chronic, socio-emotionally distressing conditions in the course of hypertension. Four theoretical approaches are discussed, and illustrated by recent studies: 1. lack of support, 2. relative deprivation, 3. job strain, 4. effort-reward imbalance. The implications for stress management and patient education are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000523:psychology*; D012648:Self Care; D012944:Social Support; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control*