Lupus & antiphospholipid syndrome
Factors associated with changes in self-efficacy in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Data from the almenara lupus cohort
Authors' conclusion
Factors associated with general self-efficacy improvement were higher previous self-efficacy, White ethnicity, being currently employed and having a better HRQoL In contrast, Black ethnicity and higher daily prednisone dose predisposed to general self-efficacy worsening.
Study context
- Population
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients of the Almenara Lupus Cohort who entered it between 2018 and 2024
- Participants
- 331 patients
- Outcome
- Changes in general self-efficacy and the five PROMIS self-efficacy domains for chronic condition management
Methodological detailsprevalent cohort, generalized estimating equations
- Prevalent cohort
- Generalized estimating equations
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Factors associated with general self-efficacy (GEE)
- White ethnicity: β = 7.09, SE = 1.14
- p < 0.001
- Currently employed: β = 1.09, SE = 0.53
- p = 0.038
- PCS: β = 0.08, SE = 0.02
- p < 0.001
- Previous general self-efficacy: β = 0.39, SE = 0.05
- p < 0.001
- Black ethnicity: β = −2.06, SE = 0.56
- p < 0.001
- Daily prednisone dose: β = −0.13, SE = 0.02
- p < 0.001
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Factors associated with changes in self-efficacy in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Data from the almenara lupus cohort. Lupus. Published 6 May 2026. doi:10.
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