Hierarchical logistic regression analysis on self-reported sports participation in 177 outpatients with chronic HF.

<p>BMI, Body mass index. HAF, Herzangstfragebogen (Cardiac Anxiety Questionnaire). LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction. PA, physical activity. STADI, State Trait Anxiety Depression Inventory. Trait depression is not included in the model due to its substantial correlation (<i>r</i> = 0.71) with trait anxiety. All regression coefficients and associated t- and p-values refer to the finale model (Step 4).</p> <p>(DOCX)</p>