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Relationship of quality of life with general self-efficacy and perceived social support among people with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
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Gheisar Salageghe1   , Mansoor Arab * 2, Mohammadreza Aflatoniana3 |
1- Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
2- Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran , marab112004@yahoo.com
3- Research Center for Tropical and Infectious Diseases, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran |
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Abstract
Aim. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship of quality of life with general self-efficacy and perceived social support among people with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) hospitalized in cardiac care unit of teaching hospitals in Kerman, Iran.
Background. Quality of life is considered as one of the important health indicators and components that is influenced by several variables.
Method. The present study is a descriptive correlational research in which 150 people with ACS who admitted to cardiac care unit of teaching hospitals in Kerman, Iran, were recruited by convenience sampling method. The instruments for data collection included Perceived Social Support questionnaire, Quality of Life questionnaire and General Self-efficacy questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 18.
Findings. The mean age of the participants was 56.74±11.63. The mean score of quality of life, self-efficacy and perceived social support were 84.82±12.32, 27.19±6.89, and 63.58±13.1, respectively. There was a statistically significant direct association of general self-efficacy and perceived social support with dimensions of quality of life.
Conclusion. General self-efficacy and perceived social support have great impact on quality of life in people with ACS. It is recommended to consider these concepts in taking care of these people. |
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| Keywords: Acute coronary syndrome, Quality of life, Perceived social support, Self-efficacy |
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Subject:
Cardiovascular
Received: 2018/01/17 | Accepted: 2018/05/26 | Published: 2017/12/15 | ePublished: 2017/12/15
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