Self-Efficacy and Locus of Control as Predictors of Coping among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Abstract

Predicting coping among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is very important in designing treatment regimen. This study investigated self-efficacy and health locus of control as predictors of coping among patients with CKD. Cross-sectional survey method was used in this study. One hundred and twelve (112) patients with CKD were purposively selected from three different hospitals. Questionnaire used was divided into socio-demographics, health locus of control, self-efficacy and coping. Multiple regressions, t-test for independent samples and ANOVA were used in data analysis at >05 level of significance. The results showed that Self-efficacy predicted passive coping (β = -.24; t = -2.27). Patients with low self-efficacy scored higher (  = 14.86) on passive coping than patients with high self-efficacy (  = 11.50). Patients in FMCA (  = 26.50) cope significantly better than their counterparts in (OOUTH: =20.86; KCN: =20.60). Patients with CKD experience significant level of burden and stress, therefore it is recommended that psychologists, clinicians and caregivers should identify and address the impact of stress and provide necessary support and assistance