Self-Care Agency in Cardiovascular Care: A Cross-Sectional Study on the Interplay Between Self-Efficacy, Loneliness and Physical Activity
Self-efficacy is crucial for self-care agency in CVD. While loneliness exerts its strongest detriment at lower self-care levels, physical activity may attenuate loneliness-related vulnerability. These findings support interventions enhancing self-efficacy, promoting activity, and targeting loneliness to improve self-care.
Authors
- Roland Prondzinsky
- Lisa Bauer
- Tino Prell
- Aline Schönenberg
Institutions
- Klinik für Psychosomatik (DE)
- Jena University Hospital (DE)
- University Hospital in Halle (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Healthcare
- Published
- 2026-02-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14050581
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung