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

NCT06707116 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: Health Literacy
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 100
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

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.

Conditions

Cardiac Diseases

Keywords

Health Literacy; Gender Differences

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Illness Identity Questionnaire (IIQ)

  Description: The Illness Identity Questionnaire (IIQ) is a 25-item, self-report, paper-and-pencil questionnaire that was initially used and validated in adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Patients are asked to indicate how much they agree with 25 statements, using a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1-5 (strongly disagree to strongly agree). The IIQ consists of a 5-item rejection scale (items 1-5); 5-item acceptance scale (items 6-10); an 8-item engulfment scale (items 11-18); and 7-item enrichment scale (items 19-25).

  1 month

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Cardiac Self-Efficacy Scale

  1 month

Study Arms (1)

Study group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 30 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consists of patients aged 30 years and older who have been diagnosed with cardiac diseases, such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, or arrhythmias. These individuals are actively receiving regular medical care for their cardiac conditions and are living in the community or non-acute care settings. The population includes both male and female participants to explore gender differences in illness identity, health literacy, and self-efficacy. Participants are expected to have a baseline level of health literacy sufficient to comprehend and complete the study surveys, as the research focuses on the mediating role of health literacy.

You may qualify if:

• Adults aged 30 years or older.
• Diagnosed with a cardiac disease (e.g., heart failure, coronary artery disease, arrhythmia).
• Able to provide informed consent.
• Sufficient health literacy to complete surveys in the study language.
• Currently under regular medical care for their cardiac condition.

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals with a cognitive impairment or diagnosis of dementia that could interfere with survey participation.
• Patients with co-morbid terminal illnesses that significantly impact life expectancy (e.g., advanced cancer).

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University: lead

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Heart Diseases

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cardiovascular Diseases

Central Study Contacts

Mohammed ElSayed Zaky Principle Investigator, Ph.D

CONTACT

01000553254; Mohammed.Zaky@cu.edu.eg

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 24, 2024
• First Posted: November 27, 2024
• Study Start: January 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: March 1, 2025
• Study Completion: May 1, 2025
• Last Updated: November 29, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share