Haruna, M. (2024). Factors contributing to peptic ulcer severity: as suggested intervention protocol. Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice, 3(8), 356-371. doi: 10.21608/hijnrp.2025.337779.1256
Mariya Musa Haruna. "Factors contributing to peptic ulcer severity: as suggested intervention protocol". Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice, 3, 8, 2024, 356-371. doi: 10.21608/hijnrp.2025.337779.1256
Haruna, M. (2024). 'Factors contributing to peptic ulcer severity: as suggested intervention protocol', Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice, 3(8), pp. 356-371. doi: 10.21608/hijnrp.2025.337779.1256
Haruna, M. Factors contributing to peptic ulcer severity: as suggested intervention protocol. Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice, 2024; 3(8): 356-371. doi: 10.21608/hijnrp.2025.337779.1256
Factors contributing to peptic ulcer severity: as suggested intervention protocol
Helwan university faculty of nursing medical surgical nursing department
Abstract
Abstract Background: Peptic ulcer disease is a global health issue that is frequently associated with a variety of complications and is a highly prevalent digestive tract disease that affects individuals of all ages worldwide. Aim: The study aimed to assess contributing factors affecting severity of peptic ulcer symptoms (as suggested intervention protocol). Design: A descriptive design was utilized in this study. Subject: A purposive sample of 0 adult patients from both genders at previous mentioned setting. Setting: This study was conducted at the outpatient clinics in El Qasr El Ainy University Hospital. Data collection tools: Tool (I): Patients' structured interview questionnaire: Part (1): Patients' socio-demographic characteristics, Part (2): Patients' medical data and Part (3): Patients' lifestyle. Tool (II): Knowledge Assessment Questionnaire & Tool (III): Factors affecting symptoms severity among patients with PU. Results: The present study illustrated that, majority of the studied patients (88.30%) had an unsatisfactory level of knowledge, while (11.70%) of them had a satisfactory level of knowledge regarding peptic ulcer. As well, majority of the studied patients (88.3%) have factors contributing severity of peptic ulcer with Mean±SD 28.30±3.08. Conclusion: There was a statistically significant relation between demographic characteristics (age, marital status, & level of education) and total knowledge level regarding peptic ulcer. Recommendation: Health educational program should be developed and implemented for patients with peptic ulcer to improve, and update them with the most current information about the disease, and quality of life.
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