The role of type D personality and emotional intelligence with mediating of perceived stress and coping styles in the quality of life of coronary heart disease patients

Abstract

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of death. One of its most insidious forms is coronary heart disease (CHD) which decreases patient's quality of life. Research indicates that psychological factors are interrelated with coronary heart disease patients' quality of life. In the present study, the role of type D personality and emotional intelligence with mediating of perceived stress and coping styles in quality of life of coronary heart disease patients was investigated.