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Self-management behaviours in adults with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a cross-sectional survey from China.
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- Therapeutic Effects of a WeChat Mini-Program on Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease: Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Trial
- A qualitative study on the self-management experience and needs of postmenopausal patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease from the perspective of active health.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Continuous care based on hierarchical nursing for cirrhosis rehabilitation: a retrospective cohort study.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Evidence Summary for Self-Management Education in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.Patient preference and adherence · 2026Review
- Potential Profile of Self-Management and Associated Factors Among Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.Patient preference and adherence · 2026Article
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- Association between serum antibodies to oral microorganisms and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in adults.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- Quantitative assessment of self-management in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: An unmet clinical need.World journal of gastroenterology · 2024Article
- How to Enhance Adherence in Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Thought-Provoking Issue.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectivesThe prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in China has significantly increased due to changing lifestyles and rising obesity rates. Effective self-management behaviours are crucial for reversing NAFLD. This study aimed to assess the current self-management status and the influencing factors among the Chinese NAFLD population.
designA cross-sectional study.
settingThis was a study conducted between 30 May 2022 and 30 May 2023 at a tertiary care hospital.
participantsA total of 380 patients diagnosed with NAFLD were included in this study. NAFLD patients included in this study were diagnosed by FibroScan and had a controlled attenuation parameter ≥248 dB/m. PRIMARY OUTCOMES AND MEASURES: The primary outcomes were self-management, demographic characteristics and clinical features of patients with NAFLD. Self-management-related domains were assessed using the self-management questionnaire of NAFLD.
resultsThe study included 380 patients with an average age of 42.79±13.77 years, with 62.89% being male. The mean score on the self-management scale was 80.92±18.31, indicating a low level of self-management behaviours. Among the five dimensions of the self-management scale, lifestyle management received the highest score (10.68±2.53), while disease knowledge management received the lowest score (9.29±2.51). Furthermore, gender (β=0.118, p=0.009), education level (β=0.118, p=0.010), body mass index (BMI) (β=-0.141, p=0.002) and sleep quality (β=0.387, p<0.001) were found to influence the self-management behaviours of patients to some extent.
conclusionsThis cross-sectional survey in China revealed impaired self-management behaviours among adults with NAFLD. The study identified significant associations between self-management behaviours and gender, education level, BMI and sleep quality. Healthcare providers should focus on optimising the care of NAFLD patients to enhance their self-management behaviours.
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