Volume : IV, Issue : IX, September - 2014

Stress and Locus of Control in Elderly With Hypertension

M. Padmavathamma, A. Hemalatha, A. Gayathri, Prof. D. Jamuna

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The present study was contemplated to study the socio–demographic profiles and role of psychological variables in a sample of hypertensive elderly. The study was carried out on a sample of 80 male and female elderly hypertensives who were visiting outpatient clinic of TTD Central Hospital, Tirupati A.P. The sample was randomly enrolled for the present study in the age group of 60 to 65 years (Mean age = 64.2). The results showed significant association between psychological variables and levels of blood pressure in the elderly. Based on the results, role of psychological variables and the significance of psychological intervention were discussed. The implication of the finding is highlighted.

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M.Padmavathamma, A. Hemalatha, A. Gayathri, Prof. D. Jamuna Stress and Locus of Control in Elderly With Hypertension Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.4, Issue.9 September 2014

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