Aim This study aims to assess self‐care behaviours and their predictors among patients with chronic diseases in three Middle Eastern countries. Design A cross‐sectional study was conducted. Methods The study was conducted in hospitals across Oman, Jordan and Egypt. A convenience sample of 1598 adults with chronic diseases was recruited. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, including sociodemographic characteristics, the Arabic version of the Self‐Care of Chronic Illness Inventory and the Self‐Care Self‐Efficacy Scale. Multiple regression models identified significant predictors of self‐care behaviours. Results The sample had a mean age of 48.1 years (SD = 15.8), with 56.2% male. Diabetes mellitus (23.7%) was the most common condition, followed by cerebrovascular accidents (16.9%) and cardiovascular diseases (16.3%). Self‐care behaviours were suboptimal, with mean scores below 70% across all subscales. Self‐efficacy was the strongest predictor, followed by educational level, gender and regular healthcare visits. Participants from Jordan and Oman reported higher self‐care engagement than those from Egypt. Conclusions Findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to enhance self‐efficacy, improve health literacy and address healthcare disparities. Culturally tailored education programmes and structured self‐management support are essential to promote better self‐care practices among patients with chronic diseases.
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