Stress and Depression Are Associated With Life's Simple 7 Among African Americans With Hypertension: Findings From the Jackson Heart Study.

Aisha T LangfordMark ButlerJohn N BoothPeng JinAdam P BressRikki M TannerJolaade KalinowskiJudite BlancAzizi SeixasDaichi ShimboMario SimsGbenga OgedegbeTanya M Spruill

Published in: American journal of hypertension (2022)

The combination of high stress and high depressive symptoms was associated with poorer LS7 metrics in hypertensive African Americans. Psychosocial interventions may increase the likelihood of engaging in behaviors that promote optimal CVH.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
blood pressure
sleep quality
social support
heart failure
physical activity
stress induced
heat stress