A Study on Type A Behavior Pattern(TABP), Stress, Depression and HIT-6 in the Patients with Chronic Headache

Cha, Nam Hyun; Lim, Sabina; Jung, In Tae; Kim, Su Young; An, Kyung Ae; Kim, Keon Sik; Lee, Jae Dong; Lee, Sang Hoon; Choi, Do Young; Lee, Yun Ho; Lee, Doo Ik

Abstract

PURPOSE
To examine an estimate factor and grasp the relation of difference for Type A Behavior Pattern(TABP), Perceived Stress Questionnaire, Depression and HIT-6 in the Chronic headache client. METHOD: Data collected by self-reported questionnaires from 38 client in S city who were selected by criteria of IHS, from the 19th of October to 10th of December, 2004. RESULT: 1) Differences between biographical data by TABP was significant by SaSang constitutions, by Stress was significantly influenced by age, and by Depression were significantly influenced health status and SaSang constitutions. 2) Correlations Coefficients among Study Variables were Stress and Depression(r=.494, p=.002) and Depression and HIT-6(r=.432, p=.010).3) In regression analysis, HIT-6 were significantly influenced by Depression and Type A Behavior Pattern(TABP). These variables explained 38% and 34% respectively. CONCLUSION: The result suggest that chronic headache management with psychological aspect, as well as physical aspect should be a focus to enhance the quality of life.