Title | Purpose in life and reduced risk of myocardial infarction among older U.S. adults with coronary heart disease: a two-year follow-up |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2013 |
Authors | Kim, ES, Sun, JK, Park, N, Kubzansky, LD, Peterson, C |
Journal | Journal of Behavioral Medicine |
Volume | 36 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | 124-33 |
Keywords | Health Conditions and Status, Healthcare |
Abstract | This study examined whether purpose in life was associated with myocardial infarction among a sample of older adults with coronary heart disease after adjusting for relevant sociodemographic, behavioral, biological, and psychological factors. Prospective data from the Health and Retirement Study--a nationally representative panel study of American adults over the age of 50--were used. Analyses were conducted on the subset of 1,546 individuals who had coronary heart disease at baseline. Greater baseline purpose in life was associated with lower odds of having a myocardial infarction during the 2-year follow-up period. On a six-point purpose in life measure, each unit increase was associated with a multivariate-adjusted odds ratio of 0.73 for myocardial infarction (95 CI, 0.57-0.93, P = .01). The association remained significant after controlling for coronary heart disease severity, self-rated health, and a comprehensive set of possible confounds. Higher purpose in life may play an important role in protecting against myocardial infarction among older American adults with coronary heart disease. |
Notes | Copyright - Springer Science Business Media New York 2013 Last updated - 2013-04-30 DOI - 2922261641; 76454332; 69709; BVMD; 22359156; SPVLBVMD108653629406 |
URL | http://search.proquest.com.proxy.lib.umich.edu/docview/1318045524?accountid=14667 |
DOI | 10.1161/strokeaha.111.613448 10.1056/nejm199010183231606 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10865-012-9406-4 |
Endnote Keywords | Psychology/Myocardial Infarction/CORONARY-HEART-DISEASE/Self assessed health/quality of Life |
Endnote ID | 68986 |
Citation Key | 7805 |