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International Journal of Behavioral Medicine

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Preliminary Evidence for the Construct and Concurrent Validity of the DS14 in Hebrew

Authors: Noa Vilchinsky, Meytal Yaakov, Lilach Sigawi, Morton Leibowitz, Orna Reges, Orna Levit, Abdelrahim Khaskia, Morris Mosseri

Published in: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine | Issue 2/2012

Abstract

Background

Type D personality is a risk indicator in cardiac patients. While both the validity and reliability of the Type D scale (DS14) have been confirmed in Western Europe, less attention has been paid to the subject in other nations.

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to examine the validity of the Hebrew version of the DS14 among a sample of cardiac patients in Israel.

Method

Male patients (N = 94) hospitalized for a first acute coronary syndrome (ACS) completed the DS14 1 month after their ACS. The Brief Symptoms Inventory (BSI) scales for depression and anxiety and the Buss–Durkee Hostility Inventory-Dutch for measuring covert and overt aggressions were administered during the initial hospitalization (baseline). The BSI was administered again at the 6-month follow-up. At follow-up, patients were also asked about their participation in a formal cardiac rehabilitation program.

Results

The two-factor structure of the DS14 was confirmed and the DS14 subscales were internally consistent (Cronbach’s α = 0.79/0.80). Type D cardiac patients had a significantly higher mean score on anxiety, depression, and covert aggression at baseline compared to non-Type D patients. At the 6-month follow-up, Type D was associated with more anxiety, more depression, and less attendance at a formal cardiac rehabilitation program. The prevalence of Type D in the current sample (5.3%) was found to be significantly lower than elsewhere in Europe.

Conclusion

Preliminary evidence suggests that it is possible to use the Hebrew version of the DS14 among Hebrew-speaking cardiac patients in future studies. However, the prevalence of the Type D personality in Israel should be further assessed.

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Title: Preliminary Evidence for the Construct and Concurrent Validity of the DS14 in Hebrew
Authors: Noa Vilchinsky
Meytal Yaakov
Lilach Sigawi
Morton Leibowitz
Orna Reges
Orna Levit
Abdelrahim Khaskia
Morris Mosseri
Publication date: 01-06-2012
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine / Issue 2/2012
Print ISSN: 1070-5503
Electronic ISSN: 1532-7558
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12529-011-9147-8

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Preliminary Evidence for the Construct and Concurrent Validity of the DS14 in Hebrew

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Method

Results

Conclusion

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