Key result
Stronger intention and habit are directly linked to better self-care behavior in atrial fibrillation.
Why the study?
There is limited research exploring behavioral intentions, beliefs, and theoretical model application regarding self-care in patients with AF.
Cross-Sectional (n=216)
Effect estimate: β = 0.433 for intention; β = 0.395 for habit
p-value: p=< .001 for intention; .005 for habit
Self-care behavioral intentions and habits have a significant direct effect on self-care behavior in patients with atrial fibrillation, highlighting the need for targeted behavioral interventions.
May inform behavioral targets for AF self-care; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Background: There is limited research exploring the behavioral intentions, beliefs, and application of theoretical models in relation to self-care in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Objective: This study aimed to identify the factors that influence self-care behavior in patients with AF. Methods: The study used an integrated behavioral model and collected data from 216 patients diagnosed with AF. Data were analyzed using SPSS 24.0 and AMOS/WIN 24.0 to verify the fit of the hypothesis model, confirm factor analysis, and the validity of the hypothesis itself. Results: Self-care behavioral intention (β = 0.433, p < .001) and habit (β = 0.395, p = .005) had a significant direct effect, while instrumental attitude (β = 0.077, p = .045), injunctive norm (β = 0.084, p = .037), and self-efficacy (β = 0.249, p = .011) had a significant indirect effect on self-care behavior, explaining 64.4% of the variance. Conclusion: The final model validated the factors that impact self-care behavior in patients with AF, highlighting the importance of fostering positive recognition of instrumental attitude, bolstering social influence and self-efficacy through significant individuals to improve self-care behavior. It is recommended to create an intervention program that encourages intentions and motivations for self-care behavior and incorporates tactics to make self-care behavior a habit. The study’s path diagram can serve as a conceptual framework for designing strategies to enhance self-care behavior in patients with AF.
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Song et al. (2023) conducted a cross-sectional in Atrial fibrillation (n=216). Integrated behavioral model factors (e.g., self-care behavioral intention and habit) was evaluated on Self-care behavior (β = 0.433 for intention; β = 0.395 for habit, p=< .001 for intention; .005 for habit). Self-care behavioral intention (β = 0.433, p < .001) and habit (β = 0.395, p = .005) had a significant direct effect on self-care behavior in patients with atrial fibrillation.
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