Impact of a Health Educational Intervention on Knowledge of Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

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Medical Surgical Nursing Department.

10.21608/mnj.2025.370558.1503

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Background: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disease affecting populations globally. Adequate knowledge and full understanding of the disease and its diagnosis are important for NAFLD patients to take an active role in managing their condition. Aim: The goal of this research was to examine the impact of a health educational intervention on the knowledge of patients with NAFLD. Method: This study employed a quasi- experimental approach. The research was performed at the outpatient clinics of the Department of Internal Medicine, Al-Azhar University Hospital in New Damietta, Egypt. A targeted sample of 92 individuals with NAFLD was allocated randomly into two groups. The study incorporated two tools. Tool I: A Structured Interview Sheet, including two parts: First part: The demographic characteristics of the participants in the study. Second part: Medical history of the patients. Tool II: Knowledge Assessment Questionnaire. Results: After three and six months of the intervention, a significant improvement in the patients' knowledge was observed within the study group, with a significant statistical difference between both groups (P<0.001). Conclusion: The health educational intervention was beneficial in increasing the knowledge of individuals with NAFLD. Recommendations: Further health education programs for NAFLD patients should be conducted to increase awareness about the disease.

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