Implementing of Nursing Intervention on Knowledge, Perceived Stigma and Health related Outcomes among Patients with Hepatitis B Virus

Abstract

Background: Despite significant advances in the therapy components for hepatitis B virus (HBV) prevention and treatment, HBV-related stigma is seen as a major barrier to HBV management. The HBV-related health stigma has a direct negative impact on the process of healthcare delivery and medical decision-making. The study aimed to evaluate the effect of implementing the nursing intervention on knowledge, perceived stigma and Health-related outcomes among patients with hepatitis B Virus. Subjects and method: A quasi-experimental (pre -posttest) study research design was used. Study setting: The present study was carried out at Menoufia University Hospital (in-patient medical department) and well as in the out-patient medical department after patients discharge and followed up. Sampling. A purposive sample of 50 adult patients who were diagnosed with HBV virus. Results: The total mean knowledge score was significantly improved post-intervention than pre-intervention among studied HBV patients. The mean of hepatitis B stigma level reduced post-intervention. There were statistically significant improvements among studied patients’ related to some of abdominal, activity, and systemic symptoms post-intervention. There was a significant improvement for serum total bilirubin and serum ALT among studied patients post-intervention. There was a reverse correlation between hepatitis B knowledge and hepatitis B stigma post-intervention. Conclusion: Implementing a nursing intervention significantly enhances patient knowledge, lowers perceived stigma level and improves health-related outcomes. Recommendation: Establish periodic public awareness campaigns emphasizing hepatitis B virus transmission methods to discover new cases and control infection.