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Perceived control attitude among heart failure patients in Oman: a multicenter study
Maryam Alharrasi1, Huda Al-Noumani2, Amal Al-Ghassani3
1College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Alkhoud, BO. Box 66, Muscat, Oman. maryam22@squ.edu.om.
Scientific Reports
|August 7, 2024
Summary
Perceived control in heart failure patients in Oman was adequate. Female gender, older age, smoking, current health status, higher ejection fraction, and comorbidities were linked to perceived control. Interventions can improve patient quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Heart failure (HF) is a global health issue affecting over 64.3 million people worldwide.
- Increasing HF prevalence is linked to an aging population, improved survival post-myocardial infarction, and conditions like hypertension and diabetes mellitus.
- Perceived control, a modifiable factor, can enhance self-care behaviors and improve health outcomes in patients with chronic conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate factors influencing perceived control attitudes among heart failure patients in Oman.
- To assess the relationship between demographic, clinical, and lifestyle factors and perceived control in this population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted with 180 heart failure patients in Oman.
- Perceived control attitude was measured, and its association with various factors including gender, age, smoking status, current health, ejection fraction, and comorbidities was analyzed.
Main Results:
- The mean perceived control attitude score was 16.97 ± 2.25, indicating adequate levels.
- Significant factors associated with perceived control included female gender (p=0.006), older age (p<0.001), smoking (p<0.001), current health status (p<0.001), higher ejection fraction (p=0.008), and comorbidities (p=0.026).
Conclusions:
- Perceived control among heart failure patients in Oman is generally adequate, but influenced by several demographic and clinical factors.
- Interventions focusing on attitudes, barriers, and social support may further enhance perceived control.
- Clinicians should assess and manage perceived control to optimize quality of life for heart failure patients.
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