Self‐Efficacy and Adherence to Exercise During and as a Follow‐Up to Cardiac Rehabilitation

We examined self‐efficacy (task, in‐class, and barrier) and physical activity during transition from hospital‐based cardiac rehabilitation. Participants (N = 50) completed measures of self‐efficacy at the midpoint and end of the program. Cardiac rehabilitation adherence was monitored and physical activity assessed by telephone interview 6 and 12 weeks post‐program. Mid‐program barrier self‐efficacy predicted adherence (R2adj. = .15, p < .05). Barrier self‐efficacy at the end of the program predicted physical activity 6 weeks later (R2 = .11, p < .05). Task self‐efficacy at the end of the program predicted home‐based exercise at the 12‐week follow‐up (R2 = .10, p < .05). Results have implications for intervention efforts to ease transition from supervised to independent home‐based exercise.