Table 2. Frequency distribution of responses from the self-care scale (EHFScBS) – João Pessoa, PB, Brazil, 2024.
| Questions | I completely agree. n (%) |
I almost always agree. n (%) |
Sometimes I agree. n (%) |
I almost never agree. n (%) |
I completely disagree. n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. I weigh myself every day. | 8 (8.1) | 10 (10.1) | 18 (18.2) | 12 (12.1) | 51 (51.5) |
| 2. If I feel short of breath, I rest. | 68 (68.7) | 2 (2.0) | 5 (5.1) | 7 (7.1) | 17 (17.2) |
| 3. If my shortness of breath worsens, I contact my doctor or nurse (or some other health service). | 62 (62.6) | 7 (7.1) | 4 (4.0) | 10 (10.1) | 16 (16.2) |
| 4. If my feet or legs become more swollen than usual, I contact my doctor or nurse (or some other health service). | 69 (69.7) | 3 (3.0) | 1 (1.0) | 3 (3.0) | 23 (23.2) |
| 5. If I gain 2kg in 1 week, I contact my doctor or nurse (or some other health service). | 40 (40.4) | 7 (7.1) | 3 (3.0) | 7 (7.1) | 42 (42.4) |
| 6. I limit the amount of liquids I drink (no more than 1.5 to 2 liters per day). | 29 (29.3) | 7 (7.1) | 7 (7.1) | 3 (3.0) | 53 (53.5) |
| 7. I rest during the day. | 79 (79.8) | 5 (5.1) | 8 (8.1) | 1 (1.0) | 6 (6.1) |
| 8. If my fatigue increases, I contact my doctor or nurse (or some other health service). | 75 (75.8) | 7 (7.1) | 5 (5.1) | 2 (2.0) | 10 (10.1) |
| 9. I eat a low-salt diet. | 76 (76.8) | 5 (5.1) | 7 (7.1) | 3 (3.0) | 8 (8.1) |
| 10. I take my medication as prescribed. | 83 (83.8) | 6 (6.1) | 5 (5.1) | 2 (2.0) | 3 (3.0) |
| 11. I get the flu vaccine every year. | 57 (57.6) | 7 (7.1) | 3 (3.0) | 5 (5.1) | 27 (27.3) |
| 12. I exercise regularly. | 26 (26.3) | 10 (10.1) | 8 (8.1) | 8 (8.1) | 47 (47.5) |