The Contribution of Psychosocial Factors to Secondary Risk Prevention for Myocardial Infarction in Young Adults

Abstract

The aim of this study was to explore and identify the contribution of complex psychosocial factors to secondary risk prevention for Myocardial Infarction (MI) among adults under 55 years. Participants included 30 MI patients who were admitted to St. Vincent's Health in Melbourne. A repeated measures mixed measures methodology was used to examine demographic information, depressive symptomatology, physical and emotional wellbeing, and social functioning during hospitalization and at 3 and 6 months post discharge. Participants demonstrated severe depression at initial assessment but this reduced significantly post discharge. Depression at initial assessment aligned with reports of intense fear..