The relationship between posttraumatic growth, self-efficacy, and social support in burn patients: A cross-sectional study. Issue 7 (November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Li, Na; Cheng, Haiying; Lv, Liming
• Is Part Of: Burns. Volume 48:Issue 7(2022)
• Page Start: 1626
• Page End: 1631
• Publication Date: 2022-11
• Subjects: PTG posttraumatic growth -- C-PTGI Chinese Posttraumatic Growth Inventory -- SSRS Social Support Rating Scale -- C-GSES Chinese General Self-Efficacy Scale -- SD standard deviations -- CIs confidence intervals; Burn -- Posttraumatic growth -- Self-efficacy -- Social support; Burns and scalds -- Periodicals; 617.11
• DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2022.08.009
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0305-4179

Abstract

Abstract: Aims: To explore the effects of self-efficacy and social support on posttraumatic growth among burn patients. Methods: This study adopted a cross-sectional design and used convenience sampling method to recruit moderate and severe burn patients. The study was conducted from January to July, 2018 in a tertiary hospital in Linyi, China. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect data on posttraumatic growth, social support, and self-efficacy. Path analysis conducted using SPSS AMOS 21.0 software was used to explore the relationship between the above three variables. Results: The mean scores for posttraumatic growth, social support, and self-efficacy were 58.11 ± 9.60, 43.48 ± 6.81, and 24.97 ± 5.71, respectively. Self-efficacy and social support were directly and positively related to posttraumatic growth among burn patients. Social support was also indirectly and positively associated with posttraumatic growth. Self-efficacy partially mediated the relationship between social support and posttraumatic growth. Conclusions: Self-efficacy was an important mediator for burn patients' social support and posttraumatic growth. Therefore, self-efficacy and social support should be considered when designing and implementing of interventions for posttraumatic growth among burn patients. Highlights: Social support is positively related to self-efficacy among burn patients. Self-efficacy is positively related to posttraumatic growth among burn patients. Self-efficacy partially mediates between social support and posttraumatic growth.