Assessment of health-related quality of life in chronic hepatitis b infection patients in Turkey: a multicenter study

Abstract

Background and Aims: The study aims to assess Health-Related Quality Of Life (HRQOL) among patients with hepatitis B and to determine the factors related to HRQOL in Turkey. Methods: This multicenter study was conducted in 30 cities in Turkey from January 1 to April 15, 2015. A total of 57 researchers from 74 centers participated in the study. The patients were allocated into three groups. Group 1; inactive HBsAg carriers, group 2; patients which were undergoing antiviral treatment, group 3; other chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients.