Psychosocial factors associated with chronic disease self-efficacy in patients with rheumatic diseases
Self-efficacy is central to the management of chronic disease. Purpose: The purpose of the study is to identify the influence of optimism, general self-efficacy and perceived social support on self-efficacy for managing chronic disease in patients with rheumatic diseases. Methods: A cross-sectional...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Trakia University
2017-09-01
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| Series: | Trakia Journal of Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://tru.uni-sz.bg/tsj/Vol15_N3_2017/10_K.Mineva%20(1).pdf |
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| Summary: | Self-efficacy is central to the management of chronic disease. Purpose: The purpose of the study is to identify the influence of optimism, general self-efficacy and perceived social support on self-efficacy for managing chronic disease in patients with rheumatic diseases. Methods: A cross-sectional design was used. 113 rheumatic disease patients completed instruments related to chronic disease self-efficacy, general self-efficacy, optimism and negative expectancies, perceived social support and demographic/clinical variables. Results: Optimism, general self-efficacy and perceived social support significantly and positively influence chronic disease self-efficacy. Behavioral, cognitive and affective mechanism of these factors influence on self-efficacy is discussed. Newly diagnosed patients perceived lower competence to manage symptoms and particular the pain. Conclusions: Chronic-disease self-efficacy is influenced by personal (optimism, general self-efficacy) and social factors (supportive social environment) but not by clinical and demographic factors |
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| ISSN: | 1312-1723 1313-3551 |