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Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Depressive Symptoms Among Patients With Coronary Heart Disease: The Mediating Role of Physical Activity Self-Efficacy.

Sek Ying ChairHo Yu ChengHan Shi Jocelyn ChewYu Li ZangElaine K C SiowXi Cao
Published in: Worldviews on evidence-based nursing (2020)
Leisure-time physical activity is associated with reduced depressive symptoms among CHD patients, and this association is mediated by physical activity self-efficacy. This mediating model has important clinical implications, where integrating physical activity that is enjoyable and pleasant, and self-efficacy building elements in physical activity regimens should be considered, so as to improve psychological outcomes among CHD patients.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • depressive symptoms
  • end stage renal disease
  • sleep quality
  • body mass index
  • ejection fraction
  • chronic kidney disease
  • social support