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The association between comorbidities and self-care of heart failure: a cross-sectional study.

Kyoung Suk LeeDebra K MoserKathleen Dracup
Published in: BMC cardiovascular disorders (2023)
The significant relationship between the number of non-cardiovascular comorbidities and HF self-care was not independent of perceived control and depressive symptoms. This result suggests a possible mediating effect of perceived control and depressive symptoms on the relationship between HF self-care and the number and type of comorbidities.
Keyphrases
  • depressive symptoms
  • social support
  • heart failure
  • acute heart failure
  • sleep quality
  • physical activity
  • mental health
  • risk factors
  • atrial fibrillation