Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine
The will to live, illness representations, hope, and heart failure self-care
By Kleman C, Alderson K, Evonko C and 3 others.
Abstract
Background
Heart failure (HF) remains one of the most prevalent cardiovascular diseases worldwide. Effective management requires both medical treatment and patient engagement in self-care activities. Because self-care can be challenging to sustain, understanding the factors that are associated with self-care behaviors is essential. Illness threat, coping resources, and self-care efficacy may affect heart failure self-care (HFSC). The will to live (WTL) and hope, as coping-related resources, may motivate individuals with HF to engage in self-care and strengthen their confidence in managing their condition.
Objective
To examine the associations among illness threat, will to live, hope, and heart failure self-care.
Methods
Moderation analyses and multiple regression were conducted using survey data from 204 adults with heart failure.