Effect of Health Education Program on Life Style of Patients with Hepatitis C Virus Receiving Sovaldi Combination Therapy

Abstract

Hepatitis C virus is currently the most common reason of chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Sovaldi combination therapy is one of the novel direct-acting antiviral drugs that intention different steps of the hepatitis C virus lifecycle, and an additional medication used to treat hepatitis C. The aim: Evaluate the effect of education program on life style of patients with hepatitis C viruses receiving Sovaldi combination therapy. Sample: Simple random samples composed of 58patients were included in this study. Method: Quasi experimental study was used. Tools: I. Interviewing Questionnaire: to assess demographic characteristics of the studied patients and patient's knowledge regarding hepatitis C viruses, life style and Sovaldi combination therapy. Patient's reported practices regarding life style, healthy nutrition during treatment, personal hygiene and medication administration. II. Patient's attitudes regarding Sovaldi combination therapy Conclusion: Application of the guiding program has a positive effect on patient's knowledge, life style and attitude regarding Sovaldi combination therapy. Recommendations: This study recommended that, provide safety precaution guides before start Sovaldi combination therapy through health education and Arabic brochures at outpatient clinics and hepatic centers to provide healthy life style measures regarding nutrition, physical activity, personal hygiene, drug administration.