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SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC STUDY OF HEPATITIS C PATIENTS VISITING TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Osama Mukhtar, Fozia Zaheer, Muhammad Farooq Malik

    Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC
    |January 2, 2016
    PubMed

    Insights

    Hepatitis C infection disproportionately affects females in Pakistan, particularly married women experiencing emotional distress and behavioral changes shortly after diagnosis. This highlights a need for targeted support for vulnerable populations.

    Area of Science:

    • Hepatology
    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Hepatitis C (HCV) is a prevalent blood-borne liver disease.
    • HCV infection can lead to severe liver conditions like cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.
    • Understanding the sociodemographic profile of HCV patients is crucial for public health interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the sociodemographic status of Hepatitis C patients in Lahore, Pakistan.
    • To identify potential risk factors and associations within the HCV-infected population.
    • To inform targeted public health strategies for Hepatitis C management.

    Main Methods:

    • A cross-sectional study was conducted in October-November 2009.
    • 154 volunteer Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) patients were enrolled.
    • Sociodemographic variables were analyzed using SPSS-15.

    Main Results:

    • Females constituted a high percentage (70.1%) of the study population.
    • The majority of patients were from labor occupations (39.4%), with a significant portion being illiterate (71.4%).
    • Gender and marital status showed significant associations with sleep disturbance, tension, and emotional/behavioral changes (p<0.05).

    Conclusions:

    • Hepatitis C incidence was higher among females.
    • Married females diagnosed more recently experienced greater depression and behavioral changes.
    • Sociodemographic factors play a significant role in the psychological impact of Hepatitis C.
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