Assessment of psychological parameters, psychomotor speed, and quality of life in pre-hypertensive women

Authors

  • Prashant Keshavrao Nichat Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, R.D. Gardi Medical College, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Neelkanth Kote Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, The Oxford Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4772-4922
  • Aalasyam Naveen Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Mamata Medical College, Khammam, Telangana, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8758-9676
  • Rahmat Abdul Rahim Reader, Department of Physiology, Malabar Dental College and Research Centre, Malappuram, Kerala, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6507-054X
  • Sai Sailesh kumar Goothy Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, R.D. Gardi Medical College, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5838-3994
  • Anita Choudhary Professor and Head, Department of Physiology, R.D. Gardi Medical College, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v14i1.46762

Keywords:

Pre-hypertension; Reaction time; Psychological parameters; Quality of life

Abstract

Background: Individual is considered as pre-hypertensive when the blood pressure is between 120 and 139/80–89 mmHg. There is an increase in the prevalence of pre-hypertension in Indian population. Hence, early diagnosis of pre-hypertension helps to prevent these diseases and increase the quantity and quality of life.

Aims and Objectives: The present study was undertaken to observe the psychological parameters, psychomotor speed, and quality of life in pre-hypertensive women.

Materials and Methods: Thirty cases of pre-hypertensive women between the age of 25 and 50 years and 30 age-matched non-pre-hypertensive women were included in the study. Depression, anxiety and stress, self-esteem, negative affectivity (NA) and social inhibition (SA), and quality of life were assessed using standard questionnaires. Visual and auditory reaction time (RT) was assessed using RT apparatus.

Results: There was a significant (P<0.001) lower physical health score, psychological score, social relationships score, and environmental scores pre-hypertensive women when compared to healthy individuals. There was significantly (P<0.05) longer visual and auditory RT for the right and left responses in pre-hypertensive women when compared to healthy individuals. Significantly higher (P<0.05) levels of depression, anxiety, and stress and significantly lower self-esteem scores were observed in pre-hypertensive women when compared with healthy individuals. NA and SA were significantly higher (P<0.001) in pre-hypertensive women when compared with healthy individuals.

Conclusion: Pre-hypertension has strong negative impact on psychological parameters, RT and quality of life. It is the need of time to increase awareness of pre-hypertension in general population. We recommend planning and implementation of special care programs for these individuals.

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2023-01-01

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Prashant Keshavrao Nichat, Neelkanth Kote, Aalasyam Naveen, Rahmat Abdul Rahim, Goothy, S. S. kumar, & Anita Choudhary. (2023). Assessment of psychological parameters, psychomotor speed, and quality of life in pre-hypertensive women. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 14(1), 197–204. https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v14i1.46762

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Vol. 14 No. 1 (2023)

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