The Effect of Education on HCV+ Patients’ Knowledge of Hepatitis

Introduction: One of the most important roles intended for nurses is their educational role in the community. Accordingly, this study was implemented to review the results of this role and to determine the effect of education on HCV+ patients’ knowledge of Hepatitis C in MMT and DIC centers and other healthcare networks of Isfahan Province. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was performed in year 2011 on HCV+ patients covered by MMT and DIC and healthcare networks of Isfahan province. Ninety seven HCV+ patients were trained by superintendents on various aspects of Hepatitis C including transmission, prevention, complications and etc. via workshops. Knowledge was assessed before and after training. Required information was collected by a questionnaire designed for this purpose and was analyzed using descriptive statistical tests, Chi2, student t and paired t test. Results: Mean scores of patients’ knowledge before and after intervention were 11.9±5.3 and 18±3.13 respectively. Paired t test showed that the difference in patients’ knowledge mean scores before and after intervention was significant (p<0.001). Conclusion: According to the results, providing information on this disease leads to improvement of individuals’ knowledge and attitude. This can influence the controlling process of Hepatitis C in the community especially in relation to transmission to other people