Treatment outcomes of chronic liver disease and associated factors among patients treated at hospitals in Bahir Dar city, north-west Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic liver disease is an on-going loss of liver structure and functions that lasts for at least six months. About 1.5 billion population suffered with this devastating disease worldwide.

Objectives

The aim of this study is to assess the treatment outcome and associated factors in patients with chronic liver disease at Bahir Dar, North West Ethiopia.

Method

A retrospective cross sectional study was conducted in both governmental and private hospitals of Bahir Dar city from January to August 2024. All patients with liver disease for at least six months and treated for their specific causes and/or complications were included. Descriptive statistics was employed to explain socio-demographic and relevant clinical characteristics. Binary logistic regression wa

SUBMITTER: Alemnew Ayal M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11883907 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature