Health Assessment, Perceived Stress, Emotion Regulation, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Hypertensive Patients in South-Eastern Nigeria
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Hypertension is a chronic condition that can significantly affect overall well-being if not effectively managed. This study examined how health assessment, perceived stress, and emotion regulation impact the health-related quality of life of adults diagnosed with hypertension in South-Eastern Nigeria. A cross-sectional design was used, involving 300 patients receiving care in selected hospitals across the selected region. Data were collected using the purpose-built Health Assessment Questionnaire, Impact of Event Scale, Emotion Regulation Questionnaire, and the EQ-5D-5L instrument, which measures health utility. Relationships among variables were analyzed using Pearson correlation, and predictive effects were tested using PROCESS Model 1. Findings indicated that longer illness duration (r = −.43, p < .01) and comorbid conditions (r = −.39, p < .01) were associated with reduced quality of life. In contrast, better health assessment (β = .89, p < .003) and stronger emotion regulation (cognitive reappraisal) (β = .92, p < .002) were linked to improved outcomes. Perceived stress negatively predicted quality of life (β = −1.02, p < .003). These results explained the combined role of consistent health monitoring and psychological coping processes in improving patient well-being. The study highlights the importance to address clinical and emotional factors in hypertension management.
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