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Effects of comorbid conditions and prescribed chronic medications on the treatment plan for chronic hepatitis C infection: A cross-sectional retrospective study.

Abdullah Awadh, Ziyad Badri, Nayef Alansari, Ahmed Alkhiri, Hussein Baharoon, Abdelulah Niaz, Alaa Al-Kathiri, Enas Ghulam, Mohammad Khan

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Abdullah AwadhDepartment of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health and Sciences Jeddah Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-5362-1228
Ziyad BadriCollege of Medicine King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health and Sciences Jeddah Saudi Arabia.
Nayef AlansariCollege of Medicine King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health and Sciences Jeddah Saudi Arabia.
Ahmed AlkhiriCollege of Medicine King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health and Sciences Jeddah Saudi Arabia.
Hussein BaharoonCollege of Medicine King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health and Sciences Jeddah Saudi Arabia.
Abdelulah NiazCollege of Medicine King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health and Sciences Jeddah Saudi Arabia.
Alaa Al-KathiriResearch Unit, College of Medicine King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health and Sciences Jeddah Saudi Arabia.
Enas GhulamKing Abdullah International Medical Research Center Jeddah Saudi Arabia.
Mohammad KhanDepartment of Medical Education, College of Medicine King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health and Sciences Jeddah Saudi Arabia.
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences · SA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) infection is a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by various complications, including end-stage liver disease and cirrhosis. The mortality rate associated with CHC has been increasing due to the presence of comorbidities and the use of chronic medications. Therefore, the objective of this study was to investigate the impact of these comorbidities and chronic medications on the treatment plan for CHC. Methods: To achieve this objective, a cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted at a tertiary hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The study population included patients aged 12 years and above who were diagnosed with CHC between 2016 and 2021. Patients below the age of 12 were excluded from the study. A total of 170 patients with CHC were included in the analysis. The study aimed to evaluate the relationship between CHC complications and the treatment approach. Results: The mean age of the study participants was 66.78 years, with a higher proportion of female patients. The findings revealed a significant association between hypertension ( Conclusion: In conclusion, this study highlights the prevalence of comorbid conditions and the use of chronic medications among patients with CHC. The findings emphasize the importance of considering the effects of comorbidities and chronic medications when developing treatment plans for CHC infections. By taking these factors into account, healthcare professionals can optimize the management of CHC and improve patient outcomes.

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chronic hepatitis Cclearancecomorbiditiescross‐sectionalSaudi Arabia

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