Health concordance within couples: A systematic review

被引：434

作者：

Meyler, Deanna ^{[1
]}

Stimpson, Jim P.

Peek, M. Kristen

机构：

[1] Univ Texas, Richardson, TX 75080 USA

[2] Univ N Texas, Hlth Sci Ctr, Denton, TX 76203 USA

来源：

SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE | 2007年 / 64卷 / 11期

关键词：

health concordance; mental health; physical health; health behavior; couples; marriage;

D O I：

10.1016/j.socscimed.2007.02.007

中图分类号：

R1 [预防医学、卫生学];

学科分类号：

1004 ; 120402 ;

摘要：

Research has consistently linked marriage and positive health outcomes. In addition, many researchers have found that couples often have similar or concordant health statuses. However, concordance research has been conducted in many fields for decades without a concise review of the literature, nor has one theory of health concordance been established. A systematic review was performed implementing rigorous identification strategies, and 103 health concordance research articles were identified and reviewed to understand what research has been conducted in mental health, physical health, and health behavior concordance among couples. The research overwhelmingly suggests evidence for concordant mental and physical health, as well as health behaviors among couples. Each area of health concordance research offers room for greater research and deeper understanding for the causes of health concordance. (c) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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页码：2297 / 2310

页数：14

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