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The experience of people living with heart failure in Ethiopia: A qualitative descriptive study.
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- Translation, cultural adaptation, and validation of the amharic version of the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ).Journal of patient-reported outcomes · 2026Article
- Geographic Variations, Peculiarities, and Management of Heart Failure in Sub-Saharan Africa.Current heart failure reports · 2025Review
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backgroundHeart failure is a serious chronic medical condition that negatively impacts daily living. Living with heart failure can be challenging due to the physical symptoms, unpredictable nature of the disease, and lifestyle changes required. The objective of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of people living with heart failure and how it affects their health-related quality of life in Ethiopia.
methodsA qualitative descriptive design was employed to explore the experience of people living with heart failure, guided by the Theory of Symptom Management. A purposive sample of 14 participants was recruited from the cardiac outpatient clinics at two tertiary-level public hospitals in Ethiopia. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview. The recorded interviews were transcribed verbatim in Amharic, translated into English, and entered NVivo statistical software for analysis. An inductive-deductive hybrid thematic analysis method was used to analyse the data.
resultsThree themes were identified deductively, while an additional three themes emerged inductively:-"Journey from diagnosis to daily life with heart failure"; "Symptom experience"; "Impact of heart failure on health-related quality of life"; "Perception of health-related quality of life and influencing factors"; "Symptom management and coping strategies"; and "Challenges faced in the journey of living with heart failure". Fatigue, and depression were the most frequently reported symptoms. Participants described how their condition affected their overall physical functioning. Participants utilized consistent follow up-care, adhered to their medications, ensured adequate rest, made dietary modifications, sought social support and engaged in spiritual activities to manage their symptoms and cope with their condition. Challenges they faced included financial difficulties, unavailability of medications, and a lack of continuity of care.
conclusionPeople living with heart failure in Ethiopia experience various symptoms. The impact of heart failure on various aspects of their lives, combined with the challenges they face while living with heart failure, significantly affect their health-related quality of life. Health care providers caring for these people need to understand their experiences and the impact on their daily life. Effective multimodal interventions are needed to reduce the impact of heart failure and improve health-related quality of life in this population.
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