Self-Care Behavior and Associated Factors among Heart Failure Patients in Tigray, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Self-Care Behavior and Associated Factors among Heart Failure Patients in Tigray, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of self-care behavior and associated factors among heart failure patients. This institutional-based cross-sectional study design was done in Tigray region, Ethiopia. The data collection process was made between February and April 2018. An interv...

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Veröffentlicht in:Clinical nursing research 2021-06, Vol.30 (5), p.636-643
Hauptverfasser: Hailu Gebru, Tsegu, Kidanu Berhe, Kalayou, Tilahun Tsehaye, Weyzer, Hagos Mekonen, Haftea, Gemechu Kiros, Kbrom, Gebreslassie Gebrehiwot, Tesfay, Teklebrhan Gebrehiwot, Gessessew, Hailesilassie Teka, Yared, Maeruf Mohammed, Hayat
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Academic achievement
Activities of daily living
Age groups
Behavior
Comorbidity
Cross-sectional studies
Disease management
Health behavior
Health education
Heart failure
Knowledge
Morbidity
Nursing
Patient education
Self care
Social support
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Zusammenfassung:The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of self-care behavior and associated factors among heart failure patients. This institutional-based cross-sectional study design was done in Tigray region, Ethiopia. The data collection process was made between February and April 2018. An interviewer assisted structured questionnaire and medical chart review was used to collect the data. Data was entered and analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version 22. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression were conducted to identify the predictors (p 
ISSN:1054-7738
1552-3799
DOI:10.1177/1054773820961243