Educational Needs for Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Health Care | ||
| Volume 16, Issue 4, December 2025, Pages 478-493 PDF (1.48 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2025.466240 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Manar Gomaa El-Ghonemy1; Fatma Mostafa Mahrous2; Asmaa Said Ali Khalil2 | ||
| 1Bachelor of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University | ||
| 2Assistant Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common form of liver cancer and one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths and remains a major burden on healthcare systems worldwide. The incidence of HCC continues to rise globally, despite preventative efforts being made. Aim of the study: to assess the educational needs for patients with HCC. Study Design: A descriptive exploratory design was utilized for the conduction of this study. Setting: This study was conducted at Tanta Cancer Center affiliated to Specialized Medical Centers in Egypt. Subjects: A purposive sample of 52 patients with HCC. Tools: Patient’s interviewing questionnaire. Result: The study showed that 73.1% of studied patients had unsatisfactory total level of knowledge regarding hepatocellular carcinoma. Conclusion: About three-quarters of the studied patients had an unsatisfactory level of total knowledge about HCC. Additionally, there was statistically significant relation between total level of patients’ knowledge and socio-demographic characteristics regarding educational level. Recommendations: Developing comprehensive educational programs tailored to the specific needs and literacy levels of patients with HCC. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Hepatocellular carcinoma; Educational needs; Patients | ||
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