Liver Diseases in South Korea: A Pulse Check of the Public's Knowledge, Awareness, and Behaviors.

Hye-Won Lee Myunghwa Kim Jin Youn Shikha Singh Sang Hoon Ahn

Published in: Yonsei medical journal (2022)

The public's knowledge towards liver-related diseases in Korea was found to be lacking, which could account for a lower sense of urgency towards screening and treatment. More efforts are needed to address misperceptions and dispel stigma in an effort to encourage pro-health seeking behaviors.

Keyphrases

healthcare
mental health
mental illness
public health
blood pressure
hiv aids
emergency department
anti inflammatory
quality improvement
social support
combination therapy
replacement therapy
drug induced
hiv infected