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Abstract
”Background: Self-care in myocardial infarction is critical element in improving quality of life and self-efficacy. Aim: To evaluate the effect of self-care training on cardiac self-efficacy and quality of life in patients with myocardial infarction. Method: Quasi experimental research design was conducted in this study where 120 adult patients were randomly selected from cardiology department of the Specialized Medical Hospital at Mansoura University Hospital to participate in the study which was divided into two equal groups. A structured Interview Questionnaire was used to collect data pertained to the study which included patients’ knowledge questionnaire, Cardiac self-efficacy scale and World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire. Results: The findings showed that there was a statistically significant improvement in patients’ knowledge, cardiac self-efficacy and quality of life among the study group post implementing self-care training program compared to the control group where (p < 0. 001).Conclusion: Over all the study confirmed the benificial effect of self-care training program on knowledge, cardiac self–efficacy and quality of life of myocardial infarction patients. Recommendations: Incorporate self-care training program to routine care for myocardial infarction patients to improve their health outcomes.