Predictors of Effective Self-care Interventions Among Jordanians With Heart Failure. (September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Alkouri, Osama; Hendriks, Jeroen M; Magarey, Judy; Schultz, Tim
• Is Part Of: Clinical nursing research. Volume 31:Number 7(2022)
• Page Start: 1276
• Page End: 1286
• Publication Date: 2022-09
• Subjects: patient education -- nursing interventions -- self-care -- care coordination; Nursing -- Research -- Periodicals; Nursing -- Periodicals; Clinical medicine -- Research -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1177/10547738211068968
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1054-7738

Abstract

Jordanians are more at risk for heart failure now than in years prior. However, there are few studies addressing heart failure self-care in Jordanians. Identifying predictors that promote heart failure self-care among Jordanian patients is crucial in providing comprehensive care. This study aimed to identify predictors of self-care behaviors among Jordanians with heart failure. A cross-sectional study with a convenience sample of 300 Jordanian patients was performed in an educational hospital in the north of Jordan. Differences in the level of self-care between selected sociodemographic and clinical variables were identified using univariate statistics, and multiple regression was used to adjust estimates for covariates. The predictors of self-care were insomnia ( p ≤ .001) and marital status ( p = .018). Identifying factors influencing self-care can assist with addressing the causes of insomnia to ensure effective treatment, providing patients with social support, and eventually promoting heart failure self-care.