Health Literacy As a Mediator Between Gender, Illness Identity, and Self-Efficacy

Department
Enrolling By Invitation
18 years - 100 years
All
1 Location

Brief description of study.

The goal of this observational study is to understand the role of health literacy in shaping the relationship between gender differences, illness identity, and self-efficacy in geriatric patients with cardiac diseases. The main question it aims to answer is:

Does health literacy mediate the relationship between gender, illness identity, and self-efficacy in elderly cardiac patients?

Participants with diagnosed cardiac conditions, will complete online surveys assessing their health literacy, illness identity, and self-efficacy over a one-year period. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) will be used to analyze the relationships among these variables.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Cardiac Diseases
  • Age: 18 years - 100 years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:

Updated on 21 Jul 2026. Study ID: IRB76584
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