Financial burden and social implications of chronic liver disease in a patient population group in Pakistan.
Pak J Med Sci
; 40(7): 1503-1508, 2024 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
To assess economic and social issues faced by cirrhotic patients & its financial burden for developing nations like Pakistan.Method:
This cross-sectional study was carried out at the Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan during the period between July & December 2019. Patients with liver cirrhosis were recruited and information regarding disease, financial status, treatment expenses & dependency was recorded.Results:
A total of 450 patients were recruited, 272 (60%) were males & 178 (40%) were females, with mean age 55.4±6.2 years. HCV was cause of cirrhosis in 86% of cases, 65% were diagnosed incidentally and 39.6% were illiterate. About 82.7% were urban while only 28.7% own their own home. Co-morbid conditions including diabetes, hypertension & ischemic heart disease were present in 54% of cases. Monthly income was
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Pak J Med Sci
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2024
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Pakistán
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Pakistán