Self-efficacy mediates the effect of hope on health promotion intention in Chinese stroke patients.

ABSTRACT: Stroke remains a leading global threat to life and health, with secondary prevention of recurrence and restoration of physical/neurological function representing critical challenges in post-stroke care. While surgical and pharmacologic treatments for stroke are well-studied, fewer studies have explored strategies to improve health promotion intention in stroke patients, which could enhance long-term prognosis. This study aimed to explore the relationship between health promotion intention, hope, and self-efficacy. From June 2023 to November 2023, a questionnaire survey was conducted among 521 stroke patients in the affiliated hospitals of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine using cluster sampling. The survey instruments included a general demographics questionnaire, Health-Promoting Lifes

SUBMITTER: Chen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12546926 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature