Self-Care Self-Efficacy, Religious Participation and Depression as Predictors of Poststroke Self-Care Among Underserved Ethnic Minorities.

摘要: Underserved ethnic minorities have multiple chronic disease risk factors, including tobacco, alcohol and substance use, which contribute to increased incidence of stroke. Self-efficacy (self-care self-efficacy), religious participation depression may directly indirectly influence engagement in post stroke self-care behaviors. The primary aim the present study was investigate effects self-efficacy, depression, on use a sample largely minority, underserved survivors (n=52). Participants previously recruited for culturally tailored secondary prevention intervention were included. treatment group received three sessions. usual care completed assessments only. Both groups included these analyses. Main outcome measures use. Self-care also assessed. Logistic regression analyses, using practice as referents, used predict binary outcomes at 4-weeks post-stroke. Higher self-efficacy associated with reduced odds smoking Greater activities lower We can conclude that incorporating techniques increase encouraging help improve behaviors low socioeconomic status individuals. Results are discussed context self-management.