Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, Ahwaz University of Medical Sciences, Ahwaz, Iran
Abstract
Background & Aims: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of Stress Inoculation Training [SIT] on patients with dysfunctional attitudes and primary hypertension. Methods: The study sample included 60 subjects with primary hypertension (32 females & 28 males) referred to special clinics in Ahwaz. Those who had primary hypertension and dysfunctional attitudes based on Beck & Wiszeman Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale (DAS) were selected and after being matched for age, socio-economic status and lack of other diseases, they were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. Experimental group underwent an 8-session Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) program. Finally, all subjects of the two groups were assessed for dysfunctional attitudes and primary hypertension in posttest and three months fallow- up. Results: The results revealed a significant difference between the two groups in dysfunctional attitudes and primary hypertension at posttest and fallow- up. Moreover, experimental group in comparison to the control group showed significant improvement in dysfunctional attitudes and hypertension in posttest and three months follow up. Conclusion: Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) significantly decreased dysfunctional attitudes and primary hypertension; therefore, using SIT in hypertensive patients is recommended.
Hamid, N. (2013). The Effects of Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) on Dysfunctional Attitudes and Primary Hypertension. Journal of Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 20(4), 405–417.
MLA
Hamid, N. "The Effects of Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) on Dysfunctional Attitudes and Primary Hypertension", Journal of Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 20, 4, 2013, 405–417.
HARVARD
Hamid, N. (2013). 'The Effects of Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) on Dysfunctional Attitudes and Primary Hypertension', Journal of Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 20(4), pp. 405–417.
CHICAGO
Hamid, N., "The Effects of Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) on Dysfunctional Attitudes and Primary Hypertension." Journal of Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 20 4 (2013): 405–417,
VANCOUVER
Hamid N. The Effects of Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) on Dysfunctional Attitudes and Primary Hypertension. JKMU. 2013;20(4):405–417.