• Clin J Pain · Dec 1991

    Relationships of psychological distress and health locus of control beliefs with the use of cognitive and behavioral coping strategies in low back pain patients.

    • K Härkäpää.
    • Rehabilitation Foundation, Helsinki, Finland.
    • Clin J Pain. 1991 Dec 1; 7 (4): 275-82.

    AbstractRelationships between locus of control beliefs (HLC), psychological distress (GHQ-12), and coping strategies were studied in 415 subjects with low back pain (LBP) (2 of 3 were men, with a mean age of 45 years). Those with more external beliefs and symptoms of psychological distress reported more severe LBP. Logistic stepwise regression analyses indicated associations between use of coping strategies and psychological distress and HLC beliefs. Irrespective of the degree of LBP, use of more active behavioral coping strategies were more frequent in subjects who had strong beliefs in internal control over back pain. In addition, catastrophizing thoughts were more frequent in subjects who had symptoms of psychological distress.

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