Self-Care Behaviors Among Malaysian Heart Failure Patients in Government Hospital: Demographics Influence

Abstract

Heart failure requires effective self-care to prevent complications, and understanding demographic influences supports tailored interventions. This study assessed self-care behaviors among HF patients and examined the impact of demographic variables. A cross-sectional study involving 159 patients receiving treatment for at least 6 months was selected through simple random sampling, and the SCHFI v7.2 was used, with analyses conducted using SPSS 27.0. Participants showed strong maintenance behaviors but moderate symptom management, with age the only significant predictor. HF patients perform well in maintenance tasks, but younger heart failure patients need targeted support to improve self-care.