Physical activity levels demonstrat

Physical activity levels demonstrated significant differences between Thai children with CHD and those without. In the CHD group, perceived health status was significantly positively correlated with MVPA, but in the non-CHD group, the correlation was with PA self-efficacy. Parental factors were not correlated with PA in either group. However, before interventions can be designed, factors predicting PA in this group of children should be re-examined in a replicated study with a larger heterogeneous sample size.
Based on the findings of this study, pediatric nurses should monitor a child’s PA after corrective surgery. In addition, nurses need to provide information aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle, especially about the “when” and “how” of PA after the operation. Nursing actions can be implemented at the outpatient cardiology clinic and cardiology unit, and later by community nurses and school nurses.