Gambaran Pengetahuan Pasien Tentang Pecegahan dan Perawatan Penyakit Hepatitis RSU Royal Prima Tahun 2024

Abstract

Hepatitis is one of the most common public health problems in Indonesia, particularly Hepatitis A, B, and C, which remain a major concern due to their potential complications and impact on patient health. The increasing number of cases indicates the importance of knowledge and awareness among patients in order to support effective prevention and treatment. This study was conducted to describe the level of patient knowledge regarding the prevention and treatment of hepatitis at RSU Royal Prima Medan in 2024. The research design used was descriptive, with a population of 100 patients and a sample of 50 patients. Data were collected to assess knowledge levels and categorized based on predetermined scoring criteria. The results showed that 28 respondents (56%) demonstrated a moderate level of knowledge, with scores ranging from 56% to 75%, while the remaining respondents were distributed between lower and higher categories. These findings suggest that although more than half of the patients have a sufficient understanding of hepatitis, there are still gaps in knowledge that need to be addressed. The study concludes that patient knowledge at RSU Royal Prima Medan is generally moderate, emphasizing the importance of continuous health education and counseling to enhance awareness, encourage preventive behavior, and support effective treatment efforts for hepatitis.