Abstract
This research investigated gender differences in psychological adjustment
among patients (112 males, 39 females) one year after coronary artery
bypass surgery (CABG). Information regarding post-CABG depression,
non-cardiac chronic conditions, and socioeconomic variables were obtained
from a survey. Additional cardiac, surgical, and demographic data were
retrieved from a hospital computer database. Women were more likely than
men to experience postoperative depression, attributable to their poor
health. Depression one year post-CABG was predicted by non-cardiac chronic
illnesses, postoperative fatigue and shortness of breath, and
socioeconomic status.
A.L. Ai., C. Peterson, R.E. Dunkle, D. Saunders, S.F. Bolling and H.A.
Buchtel (1997) How gender affects psychological adjustment one year after
coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Women & Health, 26:45-65.
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