Self-efficacy Mediates the Relationship Between Motivation and Physical Activity in Patients With Heart Failure.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Motivation is necessary in patients with heart failure (HF) who are attempting to become more physically active but may not be sufficient to initiate physical activity. Self-efficacy might explain the relationship between motivation and physical activity. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to examine the role of exercise self-efficacy in the relationship between exercise motivation and physical activity in patients with HF. METHODS:A total of 100 stable patients with HF (88% in New York Heart Association class II/III; mean age, 67 ± 13 years; 62% men) were studied. Self-efficacy was measured with the Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale; motivation, with the Exercise Motivation Index; and physical activity, with a self-report questionnaire. Logistic regression analyses were made to exa

SUBMITTER: Klompstra L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5908261 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May/Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature