IMPACT OF PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTION ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE PATIENTS WITH HEPATITIS C RECEIVING INTERFERON AND RIBAVIRIN THERAPY
Abd El-raof, A., shaheen, S., El-Naggar, E., Shebl, A., shiha, G. (2016). IMPACT OF PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTION ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE PATIENTS WITH HEPATITIS C RECEIVING INTERFERON AND RIBAVIRIN THERAPY. EKB Journal Management System, 3(1), 65-84. doi: 10.21608/mnj.2016.149299
Azza Ibrahim Abd El-raof; sanaa shaheen; El-sayed El-Naggar; Amany Shebl; Gamal shiha. "IMPACT OF PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTION ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE PATIENTS WITH HEPATITIS C RECEIVING INTERFERON AND RIBAVIRIN THERAPY". EKB Journal Management System, 3, 1, 2016, 65-84. doi: 10.21608/mnj.2016.149299
Abd El-raof, A., shaheen, S., El-Naggar, E., Shebl, A., shiha, G. (2016). 'IMPACT OF PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTION ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE PATIENTS WITH HEPATITIS C RECEIVING INTERFERON AND RIBAVIRIN THERAPY', EKB Journal Management System, 3(1), pp. 65-84. doi: 10.21608/mnj.2016.149299
Abd El-raof, A., shaheen, S., El-Naggar, E., Shebl, A., shiha, G. IMPACT OF PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTION ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE PATIENTS WITH HEPATITIS C RECEIVING INTERFERON AND RIBAVIRIN THERAPY. EKB Journal Management System, 2016; 3(1): 65-84. doi: 10.21608/mnj.2016.149299

IMPACT OF PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTION ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE PATIENTS WITH HEPATITIS C RECEIVING INTERFERON AND RIBAVIRIN THERAPY

Mansoura Nursing Journal
Article 5, Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2016, Page 65-84  XML PDF (638.71 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/mnj.2016.149299
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Authors
Azza Ibrahim Abd El-raof email 1; sanaa shaheen2; El-sayed El-Naggar3; Amany Shebl4; Gamal shiha5
1Psychiatric and mental health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University
2Psychiatric and mental health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University
3Prof. of Psychiatriy, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University.
4Prof. of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing –Mansoura University.
5Prof. of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University
Abstract
Background: Hepatitis C virus is a chronic medical condition that has broad implications for a person’s physical and mental wellbeing. In order for people with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection to effectively deal with this condition, it is vital that they get great therapeutic care and support from many different sources as possible medical professionals, family and friends, and others living with hepatitis C. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of psychosocial intervention on the quality of life in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus infection. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted in this study. Results: The experimental and control groups were the same concerning the effective factors on the quality of life, such as age, sex, etc (P > 0.05). There was no significant difference between QOL mean score of both groups before the intervention, however the QoL significantly improved in the experimental group after the intervention (P= 0.001), while the QoL decreased in control group. Conclusion: The results of this study confirmed the beneficial effects of psychosocial intervention on the health related quality of life. Therefore, all hepatitis C patients should be counseled and encouraged to participate in educational programs at the time of diagnosis to reduce unnecessary behavioral changes and stigmatization perceptions to improve quality of life.
Keywords
Hepatitis C; Interferon therapy; Quality of Life; psychosocial intervention
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