Predictors of Effective Self-care Interventions Among Jordanians With Heart Failure

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Public Health
• Nursing

Background:

• Heart failure (HF) prevalence is increasing among Jordanians.
• Limited research exists on HF self-care practices within the Jordanian population.
• Understanding HF self-care predictors is vital for effective patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify key predictors of self-care behaviors among Jordanian patients diagnosed with heart failure.
• To inform targeted interventions for enhancing HF self-care in this demographic.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study was conducted with 300 Jordanian HF patients at a northern Jordanian hospital.
• Univariate statistics were used to examine differences in self-care based on sociodemographic and clinical variables.
• Multiple regression analysis identified independent predictors of self-care behaviors.

Main Results:

• Insomnia was a significant negative predictor of heart failure self-care (p ≤ 0.001).
• Marital status emerged as another significant predictor, influencing self-care behaviors (p = 0.018).
• These factors highlight specific areas for intervention to improve patient self-management.

Conclusions:

• Insomnia and marital status are critical factors influencing heart failure self-care in Jordanian patients.
• Interventions should focus on managing insomnia and leveraging social support systems related to marital status.
• Targeting these predictors can enhance heart failure self-care and improve patient outcomes.