Effectiveness of an Educational Program about Dietary Habits on Patients' Knowledge of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Authors

  • Mahmoud Azeez Alkindy Faculty of Medicine, University of Kufa, Najaf GIT Hospital, Iraq
  • Bashar R. Mohammed Ali Faculty of Nursing, University of Kufa, Iraq
  • Haider Mohammed Haloob Al Abedi Faculty of Nursing, University of Kufa, Iraq
  • Muntadher Salah Alnaffakh Faculty of Nursing, University of Kufa, Iraq

Keywords:

Program Evaluation, Feeding Behavior, Patient, Knowledge, Esophageal Motility Disorders

Abstract

Objective to determine the effectiveness of educational program on patients' knowledge about dietary habits with GERD. Also, to find out the relationship between patients' knowledge and their socio-demographic and clinical characteristics. A quasi-experimental design was assigned into study and control groups by using pre and post-test. The study started on April 2nd, 2023, until April 1st, 2024. A non-probability (purposive sample) technique selected 64 patients. Data collected through using questionnaire consist of three parts: part I: Socio-Demographic Characteristic. Part II: Clinical Data and Part III: Patients' Knowledge of GERD Concerning Dietary Habits. the overall patients’ knowledge about dietary habits after educational program application was good in the study group, while in the control group was fair at the post-test. In addition, there is a non-significant difference in the study group’s patients' knowledge at post-test according to their demographic and clinical data, except level of education was significant. a positive effect of the educational program on the patients' knowledge regarding dietary habits after GERD. educational programs in health organizations should be activated and a simplified and comprehensive booklet, including updated guidelines regarding GERD management, should be introduced and should be clearly explained by photos for illiterate patients.

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2025-08-31

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Alkindy, M. A., Ali, B. R. M., Al Abedi, H. M. H., & Alnaffakh, M. S. (2025). Effectiveness of an Educational Program about Dietary Habits on Patients’ Knowledge of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. International Journal of Integrative and Modern Medicine, 3(8), 151–161. Retrieved from https://medicaljournals.eu/index.php/IJIMM/article/view/2065

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