Association of the mental well-being index and blood pressure in grade IV employees

Abstract

Introduction

The World Health Organization- Five Well-Being Index (WHO-5) is a valid self-administered measure to assess the mental well-being of an individual. It was reported that mental well-being was associated with decrease in the risk of cardio vascular diseases.

Objective

The present study was undertaken to observe the Association of the mental well-being and Blood Pressure in Grade IV Employees.

Methodology

Thirty male and female grade IV employees were included in the study after obtaining written informed consent. The World Health Organization- Five Well-Being Index (WHO-5) was used to assess the mental well-being. Blood pressure was recorded using digital sphygmomanometer. Data was analyzed using SPSS 20.0. Pearson correlation coefficient was used to observe the association between the variables. Data was presented as mean and SEM.

Results

The mean age of the participants is 43.47±1.80 (Mean ± SEM). The value of R is -0.3823 for association of mental well-being and systolic blood pressure. This indicates a negative correlation, between the variables. The value of R², the coefficient of determination, is 0.1462. The value of R is -0.2198 for association between association of mental well-being and diastolic blood pressure. This indicates a negative correlation, the relationship between the variables. The value of R², the coefficient of determination, is 0.0483.

Conclusion

There was negative correlation between the mental well-being and blood pressure. We recommend further detailed studies in this area to understand the association and to plan better management methods for mental well-being of the general population.