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The Role of Optimism/Pessimism in HRQOL in Chronic Hepatitis C Patients.
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Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings . Mar2003, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p41-49. 9p. 1 Chart, 2 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- One hundred and twenty three outpatients with compensated chronic hepatitis C (CHC) completed the SF-36, BSI, and questions regarding the expected impact of CHC on their health. Respondents were categorized as optimists (N = 17, 13.8%), realists (N = 98, 79.6%), and pessimists (N = 8, 6.5%). Pessimism was associated with lower scores on nearly all SF-36 subscales (p < .001–.03) and higher scores on 6 BSI subscales indicative of greater emotional distress (p < .05). Pessimism was not associated with demographics, liver disease severity, substance abuse, or comorbid medical conditions. However, pessimism was associated with the presence of a psychiatric comorbidity and self-reported health status (p < .05). We conclude that optimism/pessimism may be an important determinant of QOL and emotional status in CHC patients and that additional studies of cognitive predispositions and coping skills in CHC patients are warranted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10689583
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 10039425
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1022805813954