Dyadic coping, quality of life, and psychological distress among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients and their partners.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Successfully coping with a chronic disease depends significantly on social support, particularly that of a significant other. Thus, it depends on the ways of dealing with stress within a couple (dyadic coping). In this study, the relationship between dyadic coping and well-being was investigated among couples in which one partner suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Methods

A total of 43 couples participated. They were mailed questionnaires on anxiety and depression (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), quality of life (World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire-BREF), and dyadic coping (Dyadic Coping Inventory).

Results

Low scores of positive and high scores of negative dyadic coping were associated with poorer quality

SUBMITTER: Meier C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3224653 | biostudies-literature | 2011

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature