تللتبببObjective: Hypertension is a common and chronic condition that increases the risk of heart failure, stroke, kidney disease, and psychological issues. This study aimed to compare self-focused attention, emotional abuse, and psychological distress between individuals with hypertension and healthy controls. Method: This descriptive, causal-comparative study was conducted in Miandoab. The sample included two groups: individuals diagnosed with hypertension (selected via purposive sampling) and matched healthy individuals. Participants completed the Self-Focused Attention Questionnaire (Woody et al., 1997), the Emotional Abuse Questionnaire (Norouzi, 2012), and the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (Kes- sler, 2002). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26 and the Kruskal-Wallis test. Results: Results indicated significant differences in mean levels of self-focused atten- tion, emotional abuse, and psychological distress between individuals with hyperten- sion and healthy individuals (P ≤ 0.05). Mean scores for these variables were higher in hypertensive individuals. Conclusion: These findings suggest that addressing and reducing these characteris- tics is significant in managing and treating hypertension.
