Relationship between Death Anxiety and Resilience among Myocardial Infarction Patients: Moderated By Social Support

Abstract

The current research aimed to assess the relationship between death anxiety and resilience among myocardial infarction patients, moderated by social support, and to find out the difference of death anxiety, resilience, and social support about the demographic variables (gender, age, qualification, marital status and number of heart attacks). A sample of 300 patients from different hospitals (CMH, AIMS, Cardiac hospital & AMI)in Muzaffarabad was taken. Death Anxiety Scale (DAS), Nicholson McBride Resilience Questionnaire (NMRQ), and Social Support Questionnaire- Shortened Version were used. Total 45items of questionnaires were given to the participants from different hospitals of Muzaffarabad. Data analysis was performed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) software version 21, using the analysis of correlation, regression, moderation, t-test, and ANOVA. Correlation yielded that there is no significant relationship between death anxiety and resilience among MI patients. Social support plays the role of moderator in the relationship between death anxiety and resilience. Statistical analysis has shown that there exists no significant difference in levels of death anxiety and resilience of MI patients based on age, gender, qualification, family income, and number of heart attacks. Marital status has a significant impact on death anxiety but not on the resilience of these patients. Our research shows that the study of these demographics has a significant impact on the level of social support. A significant difference was noted in values of social support based on gender, qualification, and number of heart attacks. The study can provide insight that could guide interventions and support for those dealing with death anxiety and the vital role of social support.