Effect of Self-Management Intervention for COVID-19 Patients on Their Knowledge

Document Type : Original Article

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1 mansoura

2 medical surgical ,nursing, Mansoura university

3 Lecturer of Medical- Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt.

4 Medical-Surgical nursing department , faculty of nursing , Suez canal university

Abstract

Background: A considerable proportion of corona virus COVID-19 cases experienced at least one complication six months following the onset of the illness. Self-management interventions for COVID-19 patients involve empowering patients to take active roles in managing their health and well-being. This includes providing patients with the knowledge and skills, required to effectively manage symptoms and adhere to preventive measures. Aim of the study : to evaluate the effect of self-management interventions for covid-19 subjects on their knowledge. Design: A quasi-experimental research. Subjects: Composed of purposive sample of (90) individuals with covid-19 from both sexes.  Setting: At isolation units of Tropical Ismailia Hospital & Tropical Elabassia Hospital. Data collection tools: Patients’ structured interview knowledge survey including two parts, socio-demographic characteristics and knowledge regarding Covid-19. Results: Showed statistically substantial improvement in knowledge regarding covid-19 after self-management interventions in the study group. Conclusion: There was a positive effect of self-management interventions for covid-19 Patients on improving Patients’ level of knowledge with (p0.000) after implementation of self-management interventions. Recommendation: Create customized educational materials about COVID-19 self-management that cater to different literacy levels, cultural backgrounds, and age groups to ensure accessibility and effectiveness.

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Trends in Nursing and Health Care Journal
Volume 9, Issue 2
August 2025
Pages 73-97

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