Association between general self-efficacy and health literacy among stroke survivors 1-year post-discharge: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Stroke may affect physical functioning, cognition, and mental and social aspects of one's life. Health literacy and self-efficacy are associated with positive health outcomes and are important factors for managing the diverse consequences of a stroke. However, there is very little literature on the association between health literacy and self-efficacy. This study aimed to investigate the association between health literacy and self-efficacy among stroke survivors 1 year after discharge from hospital. Participants in this cross-sectional study were patients diagnosed with a stroke, mainly a mild stroke, who were referred to rehabilitation in primary care after discharge from hospital in Sweden. Data was collected using questionnaires, performance-based tests, and medical records. Ordinal lo

SUBMITTER: Hess Engstrom A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10973423 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature