THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIETARY ADHERENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG PATIENTS WITH CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE AT REGIONAL GENERAL HOSPITAL
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Background: Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a chronic cardiovascular disease that significantly affects patients’ physical, psychological, and social well-being. Dietary adherence is considered one of the essential components of self-care management in patients with CHF, particularly in controlling symptoms, preventing complications, and improving quality of life. However, adherence to dietary recommendations among CHF patients remains a major challenge. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the relationship between dietary adherence and quality of life among patients with congestive heart failure. Methods: This study employed a quantitative correlational design with a cross-sectional approach. The study was conducted at Ulin Regional General Hospital involving 60 patients with congestive heart failure selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using a dietary adherence questionnaire and the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ) to assess quality of life. Statistical analysis was performed using the Chi-square test with a significance level of p < 0.05. Results: The findings showed that most participants had moderate dietary adherence (46.7%) and moderate quality of life (50.0%). Statistical analysis demonstrated a significant relationship between dietary adherence and quality of life among patients with congestive heart failure (p = 0.001). Patients with better dietary adherence tended to have better quality of life compared to those with poor dietary adherence. Conclusion: Dietary adherence is significantly associated with quality of life among patients with congestive heart failure. Adequate dietary management may help improve physical functioning, reduce symptom severity, and enhance overall well-being. Holistic nursing interventions involving continuous education, counseling, and family support are recommended to improve dietary adherence and quality of life among CHF patients.
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