[Sense of coherence and commitment to a cardiac rehabilitation program after a myocardial infarction: preliminary results].

This study investigate the impact of the sense of coherence or SOC (1) on the commitment to health behaviors, as the participation in a revalidation program (physical training) after a first myocardial infarction. Fifteen subjects have been assessed three times after their myocardial infarction. The data indicate a possible effect of the sense of coherence which is higher among participants in comparison with subjects who refused to be involved in the program.