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Biopsychosocial predictors of fatigue in chronic hepatitis C characterized

Published in Women's Health Weekly, June 30th, 2005

Researchers have characterized certain biopsychosocial predictors of fatigue in patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC).

"The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship of biopsychosocial variables to fatigue in patients with CHC with the goal of identifying areas of possible intervention. Ninety-four patients with CHC not on antiviral therapy completed a demographic questionnaire and measures of fatigue, health-related quality of life, and depression," scientists in the United States reported.

"Fibrosis stage and relevant medical information were obtained from medical records. A stepwise multiple regression analysis revealed that...

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