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Multivariate analysis of body mass index management capabilities in senior patients with chronic heart failure in

Ping Liao1, Siyuan Feng2, Wuzhi Li1

  • 1Ma'anshan People's Hospital, Maanshan, Anhui, China.

Frontiers in Public Health
|May 6, 2026
PubMed

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Senior chronic heart failure patients have low body mass index (BMI) management skills. Family attention to health status significantly impacts BMI management, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Cardiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a prevalent condition in aging populations.
  • Effective body mass index (BMI) management is crucial for CHF patients' prognosis.
  • Limited understanding exists regarding BMI management capabilities in Chinese senior CHF patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess BMI management capabilities in senior CHF patients in China.
  • To identify factors influencing these capabilities.
  • To inform targeted intervention strategies for improved health outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 550 senior CHF patients in China.
  • Utilized questionnaires for general information, CHF BMI management, and chronic disease self-efficacy.
  • Employed descriptive statistics, correlation, and multiple linear regression analyses.

Main Results:

  • Senior CHF patients exhibited low BMI management capabilities (mean score: 17.43 ± 9.21).
  • Higher self-efficacy and greater family attention correlated positively with BMI management.
  • Family attention, self-efficacy, CHF subtype, and disease duration were significant determinants.

Conclusions:

  • Senior CHF patients in China possess limited BMI management capabilities.
  • Family support is the most critical factor influencing BMI management.
  • Interventions should focus on enhancing self-efficacy and leveraging family involvement.
Abstract

Keywords:
BMI managementchronic heart failureinfluencing factorssenior patientsseniors

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