Factors contributing to peptic ulcer severity: as suggested intervention protocol | ||||
| Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice | ||||
| Article 1, Volume 3, Issue 8, December 2024, Page 356-371 PDF (1.19 MB) | ||||
| Document Type: Scientific Research Periodical | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/hijnrp.2025.337779.1256 | ||||
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| Author | ||||
Mariya Musa Haruna 
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| Helwan university faculty of nursing medical surgical nursing department | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Abstract Background: Peptic ulcer disease is a global health issue that is frequently associated with a variety of complications and is a highly prevalent digestive tract disease that affects individuals of all ages worldwide. Aim: The study aimed to assess contributing factors affecting severity of peptic ulcer symptoms (as suggested intervention protocol). Design: A descriptive design was utilized in this study. Subject: A purposive sample of 0 adult patients from both genders at previous mentioned setting. Setting: This study was conducted at the outpatient clinics in El Qasr El Ainy University Hospital. Data collection tools: Tool (I): Patients' structured interview questionnaire: Part (1): Patients' socio-demographic characteristics, Part (2): Patients' medical data and Part (3): Patients' lifestyle. Tool (II): Knowledge Assessment Questionnaire & Tool (III): Factors affecting symptoms severity among patients with PU. Results: The present study illustrated that, majority of the studied patients (88.30%) had an unsatisfactory level of knowledge, while (11.70%) of them had a satisfactory level of knowledge regarding peptic ulcer. As well, majority of the studied patients (88.3%) have factors contributing severity of peptic ulcer with Mean±SD 28.30±3.08. Conclusion: There was a statistically significant relation between demographic characteristics (age, marital status, & level of education) and total knowledge level regarding peptic ulcer. Recommendation: Health educational program should be developed and implemented for patients with peptic ulcer to improve, and update them with the most current information about the disease, and quality of life. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Contributing; Factors; Affecting; Peptic; Ulcer | ||||
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