Table 3.

Logistic Regression Modeling for Likelihood of Developing Hypertension in a Population of Prehypertensive Middle-Aged Participants

Psychosocial VariableTotal* AOR (95% CI)MenAOR (95% CI)WomenAOR (95% CI)
AOR = adjusted odds ratio; CI = confidence interval.
* Adjusted for age category, race, sex, body mass index category, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol category, diabetes, and exercise category.
† Adjusted for age category, race, body mass index category, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol category, diabetes, and exercise category.
Maastricht Questionnaire score (long-term stress)
    Low/moderate1.001.001.00
    High1.06 (0.87–1.30)1.11 (0.81–1.51)1.02 (0.79–1.33)
Spielberger Trait Anger Scale score
    Low/moderate1.001.001.00
    High1.53 (1.05–2.24)1.71 (1.04–2.83)1.34 (0.76–2.36)