Assessment of Knowledge and Quality of Life among Patients with Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease.
Yasser Elkosier, N., Abd Elkader Ali, H., Ali Ebrahim, R., Mohamed Allam, H. (2025). Assessment of Knowledge and Quality of Life among Patients with Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease.. EKB Journal Management System, 6(2), 316-336. doi: 10.21608/jnsbu.2025.444779
Nehad Yasser Elkosier; Heba Abd Elkader Ali; Rawia Ali Ebrahim; Hend Mohamed Allam. "Assessment of Knowledge and Quality of Life among Patients with Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease.". EKB Journal Management System, 6, 2, 2025, 316-336. doi: 10.21608/jnsbu.2025.444779
Yasser Elkosier, N., Abd Elkader Ali, H., Ali Ebrahim, R., Mohamed Allam, H. (2025). 'Assessment of Knowledge and Quality of Life among Patients with Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease.', EKB Journal Management System, 6(2), pp. 316-336. doi: 10.21608/jnsbu.2025.444779
Yasser Elkosier, N., Abd Elkader Ali, H., Ali Ebrahim, R., Mohamed Allam, H. Assessment of Knowledge and Quality of Life among Patients with Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease.. EKB Journal Management System, 2025; 6(2): 316-336. doi: 10.21608/jnsbu.2025.444779

Assessment of Knowledge and Quality of Life among Patients with Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease.

Journal of Nursing Science Benha University
Volume 6, Issue 2, July 2025, Pages 316-336    PDF (881 K)
DOI: 10.21608/jnsbu.2025.444779
Authors
Nehad Yasser Elkosier1; Heba Abd Elkader Ali2; Rawia Ali Ebrahim3; Hend Mohamed Allam3
1Ph.D. student, Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt
2Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt
3Assistant Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt
Abstract
         Background: Metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is defined by the presence of ≥5% hepatic steatosis without excluding other liver diseases, including alcoholic liver disease. Patients with MAFLD often suffer from fatigue, anxiety, depression, cognitive impairment, and low self-esteem, which negatively affect their health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and physical functioning. Aim of the study: This study aimed to assess knowledge and quality of life among patients with Metabolic associated fatty liver disease. Research design: A descriptive exploratory research design was conducted. Subjects: A purposive sample of 81 adult MAFLD patients. Setting: Benha University Hospital, including internal medicine and hepatology/gastroenterology outpatient clinics in Qalyubia Governorate, Egypt. Tools of data collection: Data was collected using two tools; Tool I: a structured interview questionnaire and Tool II: The chronic liver disease questionnaire for Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Results: Most patients (86.4%) had poor knowledge about MAFLD. Additionally, 64.2% of patients had low HRQOL. Among those who experienced fatigue and low activity, 69.1% and 64.2% respectively also had poor HRQOL. Conclusion: The study revealed insufficient knowledge among MAFLD patients and significantly reduced HRQOL. A positive correlation was observed between patients’ knowledge and their HRQOL. Recommendations: Ongoing educational and training programs are essential to enhance patient knowledge, support informed decision-making, and improve health outcomes and quality of life in MAFLD patients.
Keywords
Knowledge; Patients; Quality of Life; Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease
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