Japan Society for the Promotion of Science:Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
Date (from‐to) : 2016/04 -2021/03
Author : Fukui Sachiko
Ten people with persistent hepatitis B virus infection (HBV carriers) were interviewed regarding their experiences with medical facilities. From the interview contents, four core categories (negative experiences, positive experiences, social support, and effects of disease) were extracted. A subsequent questionnaire survey was administered to 1,152 HBV carriers to compare their experiences at the time of diagnosis and their most recent interaction with healthcare personnel. The results revealed improvements in discrimination against them, doctors’ explanation of the disease, and support after being informed of the diagnosis. However, the behavior of nurses did not significantly improve, highlighting the need to improve nursing support for such patients.