Social Support and Cardiovascular Disease

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Sally A. Shumaker, Susan M. Czajkowski
Springer Science & Business Media, 21 nov. 2013 - 360 sidor
In this groundbreaking work, distinguished contributors explore the myriad relationships between networks of social support and the development, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals with cardiovascular disease. Chapters span the range from conceptual to methodological issues, and take into account gender, environmental, and cultural differences. The book will provide a wealth of information for clinicians and students in the fields of behavioral medicine, psychophysiology, and cardiovascular disease.

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An Introduction to Cardiovascular Disease
3
Conceptualization and Methods in Social Support Theory
21
Assessment of Social Support
41
Measures of Health Outcome in Social Support Research
65
ESTABLISHING A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN
96
A Critical Evaluation of U S Epidemiological Evidence
116
IHD Mortality
131
Survival Following Acute IHD Episodes
137
Psychosocial Models Linking Social Support to CHD
202
Social Influences on the Development of Cardiovascular
223
The Role of Social Support in the Modification of Risk
259
Precontemplation Stage
268
Conclusion
274
Social Support and the Progression and Treatment
281
Social Support and Adjustment to Myocardial Infarction
301
The Role of Social Support
333

INDIVIDUAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL FACTORS
144
CrossCultural Differences and Social Influences in Social
167
Underlying
195
Index
355
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