Background: Chronic gastritis is a global health issue that is frequently associated withavariety of complications and is a highly prevalent digestive tract disease that affects
individuals of all ages worldwide. Chronic gastritis education is beneficial for patients, as it
provides them with additional information to enhance their quality of life and self-efficacy. Aim of the study: To assess the effect of educational Intervention on self-efficacy andquality of life among patients with chronic gastritis Design: A Quasi experimental designwas used for conducting the study. Setting: The research was conducted in the medical
department and medical outpatient clinic at Benha University Hospital, Egypt. Sample: Apurposive sample of 112 adult chronic gastritis patients divided to 2 equal groups:
Intervention group (56 patients) and control group (56 patients) were selected accordingtoinclusion criteria. Tools: three tools were utilized for data collection 1) Astructuredinterviewing questionnaire 2) self-efficacy Scale and 3) Quality of Life Scale. Results of this
trail showed that knowledge, self-efficacy and Quality of Life not significantly different
among intervention and control groups pre intervention, while were statistically andsignificantly different post educational intervention. Conclusion: Implementing theeducational intervention had a positive and better effect on patients with chronic gastritis
evidenced by increased knowledge score, and improved self efficacy and quality of life meanscores among intervention groups than in control group. Recommendations: Enhance healtheducation program regarding self-care for patients with chronic and dietary education. Replication of the current study on a large representative sample to achieve generalizationof
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