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.
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
MLA
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
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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
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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
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