Bandura's exercise self-efficacy scale: Validation in an Australian cardiac rehabilitation setting

Abstract

Background: Despite the established benefits of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) in improving health outcomes for people with cardiovascular disease, adherence to regular physical activity at recommended levels remains suboptimal. Self-efficacy has been shown to be an important mediator of health behaviour, including exercise. Objectives: To assess the psychometric properties of Bandura's exercise self-efficacy (ESE) scale in an Australian CR setting. Design: Validation study. Setting: Cardiac rehabilitation.