Background: Post-stroke fall is a common incidence among stroke survivors, and it has several detrimental effects on this group of people. It significantly influences their well-being, increasing morbidity and reducing functional independence. It also leads to limiting activity and participation, increasing dependence and developing a fear of movements.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Kinesiophobia is a catastrophic fear of physical activity due to a patient's overwhelming concerns and sense of vulnerability about cardiac consequences due to activities. However, there was a lack of information regarding kinesiophobia among patients with cardiac disease, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, including Ethiopia.
Aim: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of kinesiophobia and its associated factors among patients with cardiac disease attending cardiac units at hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.