Table 4.
Practice.
| N (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always | Often | Sometimes | Rarely | Never | |
| 1. Frequency of actively obtaining knowledge about chronic heart failure and cardiac rehabilitation through various channels (e.g., books, internet, doctor communication). | 60 (10.15) | 98 (16.58) | 151 (25.55) | 156 (26.4) | 126 (21.32) |
| 2. Frequency of exercising according to medical advice each week. | 67 (11.34) | 116 (19.63) | 146 (24.7) | 171 (28.93) | 91 (15.4) |
| 3. Frequency of effectively managing psychological state, such as through deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, exercise, or seeking support. | 58 (9.81) | 92 (15.57) | 135 (22.84) | 126 (21.32) | 180 (30.46) |
| Every 6 months | Every year | Irregular | Only when feeling unwell | Never | |
| 4. Frequency of regular cardiovascular disease check-ups and assessments. | 63 (10.66) | 113 (19.12) | 102 (17.26) | 280 (47.38) | 33 (5.58) |
| >20 cigarettes/d | 20 cigarettes/d | 11–20 cigarettes/d | 1–10 cigarettes/d | Non-smoker | |
| 5. Number of cigarettes smoked per day. | 56 (9.48) | 40 (6.77) | 66 (11.17) | 92 (15.57) | 337 (57.02) |
| Daily | 5–6 days/week | 3–4 days/week | 1–2 days/week | Never | |
| 6. Frequency of drinking coffee or tea. | 72 (12.18) | 30 (5.08) | 51 (8.63) | 64 (10.83) | 374 (63.28) |
| Frequent (4 or more times/week) | Regular (1–3 times/week) | Moderate (1–4 times/month) | Occasional (≤ 1 time/month) | Never | |
| 7. Frequency of alcohol consumption. | 43 (7.28) | 45 (7.61) | 52 (8.8) | 77 (13.03) | 374 (63.28) |
| Daily | 5–6 days/week | 3–4 days/week | 1–2 days/week | Never | |
| 8. Frequency of experiencing insomnia. | 58 (9.81) | 50 (8.46) | 72 (12.18) | 166 (28.09) | 245 (41.46) |
| Always | Often | Sometimes | Rarely | Never | |
| 9. Adherence to prescribed medication schedules. | 209 (35.36) | 244 (41.29) | 82 (13.87) | 29 (4.91) | 27 (4.57) |
| 10. Conscious monitoring of personal health indicators such as blood pressure and blood glucose for comprehensive health understanding. | 108 (18.27) | 269 (45.52) | 129 (21.83) | 48 (8.12) | 37 (6.26) |