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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Psychology
  • Health Sciences

Background:

  • Patient recovery after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is influenced by various factors.
  • Negative emotional outcomes, including learned helplessness, are known predictors of mortality post-AMI.
  • The specific relationships between social support, self-efficacy, and learned helplessness in AMI patients require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the relationships between social support and self-efficacy with learned helplessness in individuals who have experienced an AMI.
  • To understand how psychological factors influence recovery trajectories post-myocardial infarction.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed.
  • Subjects diagnosed with AMI within the preceding 12 months were recruited.
  • Standardized instruments were utilized to measure social support, self-efficacy, and learned helplessness.

Main Results:

  • A statistically significant, direct relationship was identified between social support and self-efficacy.
  • Higher levels of social support and self-efficacy were associated with lower levels of learned helplessness.
  • These protective effects were observed within the first year following an acute myocardial infarction.

Conclusions:

  • Social support and self-efficacy are significant protective factors against learned helplessness in the early recovery phase after AMI.
  • Healthcare providers should prioritize interventions that bolster patients' social networks and enhance self-efficacy.
  • Encouraging these psychological resources can serve as meaningful interventions to reduce negative emotional outcomes and improve patient recovery post-AMI.