Sociocultural Considerations in Heart Failure Self-Care Readiness: A Thematic Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Heart failure (HF) is a significant health problem affecting approximately 6.7 million people in the United States and 64 million people globally. It contributes to over one-third of all cardiovascular deaths and remains the number one cause of Medicare hospitalizations resulting in substantial burden on healthcare systems. Managing HF and its symptoms is essential, requiring individuals to engage in HF self-care (HFSC) behaviors to improve outcomes. However, readiness to engage in HFSC has not been extensively studied. Organizational culture is a significant factor determining an individual's readiness for change. While sociocultural factors are related to HFSC, cultural considerations in HFSC readiness are also largely unexplored.

Objective

The purpose was to

SUBMITTER: Lewis ND 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12811562 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature