@article{MAKHILLRJMS201610612097,
    title = {Comparison of Temperament and Character Traits in Patients with
Coronary Heart Disease and Normal Population},
    journal = {Research Journal of Medical Sciences},
    volume = {10},
    number = {6},
    pages = {587-592},
    year = {2016},
    issn = {1815-9346},
    doi = {rjmsci.2016.587.592},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1815-9346&doi=rjmsci.2016.587.592},
    author = {Maryam,Zahra and},
    keywords = {Temperament and character traits,anxiety sensitivity,emotion regulation strategies,coronary heart disease,normal people},
    abstract = {The purpose of this study is comparing temperament and character traits, in patients with coronary
heart disease to normal subjects. This is a causal-comparative study. The population include patients referred
to SediqehTahereh Rehabilitation Center which among them, 115 patients were selected by convenience
sampling. To choose normal people, 115 persons were selected from among all normal people in Isfahan by
convenience sampling. The two groups were matched in terms of age, education and gender. Assessment tools
are questionnaires of temperament and character. Data were analyzed using software in SPSS18.The results
showed a significant difference MANOVA between the two groups in: Components of avoid injury, reward
dependence and self-directed. There is not a significant difference in other components. It seems that
personality characteristics play an important role in this disorder. To identify and control these variables can
help to reduce symptoms of the disease.}
    }