Relationship between self-efficacy and sexual function after open heart surgery.

Aims: The high level of self-efficacy that facilitates the adaptation of patients to their new lives and accelerates the healing process after open heart surgery has a positive effect on sexual function. The aims of the study are to examine the self-efficacy and sexual function of patients undergoing open heart surgery and factors affecting it.

Methods And Results: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 76 patients (44 females, 32 males).