Table 4.
Predictors of the Cardiac Event-free Survival Based on the Cognitive Appraisal Type (Adjusted Cox Proportional Hazards Regression)
| Predictor Variables | Hazard Ratio | 95% CI | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 1.02 | 0.98 – 1.06 | 0.35 |
| Female Gender | 0.84 | 0.32 – 2.24 | 0.73 |
| NYHA class III/IV compared to I/II | 0.86 | 0.33 – 2.23 | 0.76 |
| Harm/loss cognitive appraisal | 0.53 | 0.28 – 1.02 | 0.05 |
| Threat cognitive appraisal | 0.89 | 0.49 – 1.60 | 0.69 |
| Challenge cognitive appraisal | 1.14 | 0.59 – 2.18 | 0.70 |
| Overall Model (χ2 = 7.56, df = 7; p =0.48) |
Note: CI = confidence interval, NYHA = New York Heart Association