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, Page 316-336 PDF (881 K) | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/jnsbu.2025.444779 | ||||
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| 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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