Table 5 Mean EHFScBS-9 items self-care practice score in rank order in patients with HF at the University of Gondar referral hospital
EHFScBS-9* items | Mean score of each self-care |
|---|---|
1. If SOB increases I contact my doctor or nurse | 4.75 |
2. I take my medication as prescribed | 4.74 |
3. If legs/feet are more swollen, I contact my doctor or nurse | 4.49 |
4. I eat a low-salt diet | 3.86 |
5. If I experience fatigue I contact my doctor or nurse | 3.56 |
6. If I gain weight more than 2 kg in 7 days I contact my doctor or nurse | 2.89 |
7. I exercise regularly | 2.21 |
8. I weigh myself every day | 1.55 |
9. I limit the amount of fluids | 1.32 |
Overall self-care practices | |
 Adequate | 148 (52.1) |
 Inadequate | 136 (47.9) |