Education and health behavior of patients with gastric ulcer

Authors

  • Agnieszka Zastawna Graduate of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Medical University of Lublin
  • Bożena Baczewska Department of Internal Medicine with the Department of Internal Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin
  • Robert Jan Łuczyk Department of Internal Medicine with the Department of Internal Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin
  • Alina Dzirba Medical Rescue Center, Medical University of Lublin

Keywords

Ulcer disease, gastrointestinal disease, Helicobacter pylori, education, health behavior

Abstract

Ulcer disease is one of the most common gastrointestinal condition. The aim of the work is to prove the need for education concerning this disease and to present the lifestyle and health behavior of a person suffering from this condition. The method of case study was used in this study. The author used a questionnaire survey and interview technique, observation and analysis of patient documentation. The results of our research were compared with those of other Polish authors dealing with the topic. The results outline the patient's knowledge of general illness and proper diet; as well as engaging unhealthy behaviors, despite having sufficient knowledge concerning healthy lifestyle.

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Published

2017-11-17

How to Cite

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ZASTAWNA, Agnieszka, BACZEWSKA, Bożena, ŁUCZYK, Robert Jan and DZIRBA, Alina. Education and health behavior of patients with gastric ulcer. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. Online. 17 November 2017. Vol. 7, no. 11, pp. 191-199. [Accessed 9 July 2025].

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 11 (2017)

Section

Case Reports

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