Childhood Trauma, Perceived Stress, and Hair Cortisol in Adults With and Without Cardiovascular Disease.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:Childhood trauma has been associated with greater psychological and physical morbidity, including a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). This may partially reflect trauma-induced disturbances in how stress is later perceived and regulated. This study evaluated the associations of childhood trauma with perceived stress and hair cortisol concentrations (HCC) in a large sample of adults with coronary artery disease (CAD) and in non-CVD patients experiencing other nonfatal illnesses. Whether sex, age, or CVD status influenced these associations was also examined. METHODS:A total of 1124 men and women (aged 65.2 [6.9] years) recruited from a hospital cohort completed the Childhood Trauma and Perceived Stress Questionnaires, whereas hair samples were obtained from 5

SUBMITTER: Bosse S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5959209 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature