Chronic hepatitis B beyond clinical burden: Psychosocial effects and impact on quality of life
Randa Taher Natour,
Amir Midlej,
Elisabeth Mahajna
et al.
Abstract:Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) infection has far‐reaching implications for patients' quality of life (QOL), regardless of cirrhosis or complications. However, limited research exists on the psychosocial impact of CHB, particularly in asymptomatic, noncirrhotic patients. Noncirrhotic CHB patients without comorbidities affecting QOL were evaluated in hepatology clinics. Patients underwent a standardized interview and completed the Short Form‐12 (SF‐12) questionnaire. Multiple social and psychological parameters were … Show more
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