| Labelling in hypertension: a review of the behavioural and psychological consequences. | |
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PMID: 6396317 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Recent evidence has suggested that the detection and treatment of hypertension can result in adverse psychological and behavioural consequences. Furthermore, there is evidence to suggest that these consequences may outweigh the gains in the case of mild hypertension where the benefit of treatment has not yet been established. This paper reviews the literature to date regarding the behavioural and psychological changes which have occurred upon the detection and labelling of hypertension. In addition, an explanation is posed which may resolve some of the contradictory findings with regard to the phenomenon. Finally, a strategy to alleviate, or at least minimize, the deleterious labelling of individuals as "hypertensive" is proposed for testing in future experiments. |
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Authors:
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L A Macdonald; D L Sackett; R B Haynes; D W Taylor |
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of chronic diseases Volume: 37 ISSN: 0021-9681 ISO Abbreviation: J Chronic Dis Publication Date: 1984 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1985-03-25 Completed Date: 1985-03-25 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985123R Medline TA: J Chronic Dis Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 933-42 Citation Subset: IM |
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Absenteeism Adolescent Awareness* Behavior* Canada Child Cognition* Cross-Sectional Studies Humans Hypertension / economics, epidemiology, psychology* Life Style Longitudinal Studies Male Mass Screening / methods Mental Health Occupational Diseases / economics, epidemiology, psychology* Social Support |
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