Self-Care Behaviour and its Relationship with Selected Socio-Demographic and Clinical Variables of Patients with...

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Public Health
• Nursing

Background:

• Heart failure (HF) is a significant public health concern.
• It is the primary cause of hospitalization for individuals over 65.
• Effective self-care is crucial for managing HF and reducing hospitalizations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the self-care behaviors of heart failure patients.
• To examine the relationship between self-care behaviors and socio-demographic/clinical variables in HF patients.
• To provide insights for improving patient management strategies.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive study design was employed.
• 140 heart failure patients were selected using simple random sampling.
• The Modified Revised Self-Care Behavior Scale assessed self-care practices.

Main Results:

• 45.7% of patients demonstrated satisfactory self-care behavior.
• 44.3% exhibited moderately satisfactory self-care behavior.
• Analysis explored correlations with patient demographics and clinical factors.

Conclusions:

• A majority of heart failure patients show adequate self-care behaviors.
• Further research can explore interventions to enhance self-care.
• Findings can inform healthcare providers in managing HF patients effectively.