International Journal of Health Science
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): March: International Journal of Health

The Relationship between Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Aliya Marsiana (Universitas Islam Sultan Agung)
Mohammad Arifin Noor (Universitas Islam Sultan Agung)
Suyanto Suyanto (Universitas Islam Sultan Agung)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Feb 2026

Abstract

Background: Maintaining long-term regular physical activity is crucial for several weeks. Unfortunately, only 10% of patients benefit from cardiac rehabilitation programs after hospitalization for acute heart failure, and the majority of patients do not pursue long-term physical activity. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between physical activity and quality of life in CHF patients at Sultan Agung Islamic Hospital, Semarang. Method: This study was a quantitative study using a cross-sectional design. Data collection was conducted using a questionnaire. A total of 108 respondents were selected using a purposive sampling technique. The data obtained were analyzed statistically using the chi-square test. Result: Based on the analysis, it was found that of the 108 respondents, the average age was 55 years, the average diagnosed with CHF for 3 years, with the characteristics of the majority of male gender, namely 66.7%, the last education was high school level as much as 56.6%, and the majority worked as private employees as much as 47.2%. The results also showed that 65.7% of respondents had moderate activity, 27.8% had light activity and 6.5% had heavy activity. A total of 61.1% of respondents had a good quality of life, 31.5% had a moderate quality of life, and 7.4% had a poor quality of life. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between physical activity and quality of life (p-value <0.05).

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijhs

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Subject

Health Professions Public Health Social Sciences

Description

International Journal of Health Science, This journal publishes articles on practice, theory, and research in all areas of health, including: Surgical Medical Practice, Pharmacy, Maternity, Child Health, Mental Health, Public Health, Dental, Medical Education, Midwifery, Medicine and Nursing, Health ...