Abstract:Introduction:
Stressful life events (SLE) have been associated with poor cardiovascular health but most studies have focused on stressors that directly impact the individuals under study, or personal stressors. Research suggests that women, particularly African-American women, may actually be more vulnerable to network stressors (e.g. SLE that impact important others, such as children, spouses and friends). However, few studies have examined this phenomenon.
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