Abstract
Cardiovascular disease is the highest rate of mortality in the world; Self-care behaviors in patients with chronic diseases, is critical im- portance to improve patient quality of life. The aim of this study determined self-care behavior and associated with social support and quality of life between the sample of cardiovascular patients in Ekbatan hospital in Hamadan County, the west of Iran. This cross- sectional study was conducted between 326 cardiovascular patients. Data collections based on interview and were analyzed by SPSS version 21 using bivariate correlations, t-test, and One-way ANOVA statistical tests at 95% significant level. Our result showed the main score of self-care behavior was 33.41 (SD: 8.57). We found the correlation between sex, education, and cardiothoracic surgery with self- care behavior among the participants (P<0.05). Take medication as prescribed, and rest during the day were more self-care behavior adherence. Our findings indicated the self-care behavior among cardiovascular patients was low it is necessary to attention this issue in patient's education program.
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