Effect of Artificial Intelligence Using Mobile-Based Nursing Education on Sexual Health among Women Receiving Medications for Hepatitis C

Khalil, Amal K.; Osman, Heba Atef; Shahin, Hanaa Elsayed Ahmed

doi:10.21608/tsnj.2025.434609

Effect of Artificial Intelligence Using Mobile-Based Nursing Education on Sexual Health among Women Receiving Medications for Hepatitis C

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Assistant Professors of Maternal and Newbon Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University

² Lecturer of Women Health and Obstetrics Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Minia University, Egypt.

10.21608/tsnj.2025.434609

Abstract

Background: Hepatitis C infection affects women's quality of life, requiring new
treatments like direct-acting antiviral drugs. Promoting sexual health is an important
function of nurses. Aim: To assess effect of artificial intelligence using mobile-based
nursing education on sexual health among women receiving medications for hepatitis C.
Design: A quasi-experimental design was used to conduct the research. Setting: The
National Liver Institute's outpatient clinic at Menoufia University in Egypt. Sample: 150
women with a history of hepatitis C virus infection were chosen as a purposive sample.
Tools: The general characteristic of the women under study and their level of sexual health
knowledge were two of the instruments utilized to gather data. The female sexual function
index is associated with Tool II. Results: The study group demonstrated a significant
improvement in all dimensions of the female sexual function index and sexual health
awareness (p≤0.001). Conversely, there were no discernible changes in the control group's
knowledge of sexual health or female sexual function index scores (p>0.05). Conclusion:
After undergoing HCV medication in conjunction with artificial intelligence through
mobile-based education, the women in the study group showed a notable improvement in
every FSFI domain and their overall knowledge of sexual health and strategies for
improving it when compared to those in the control group. Recommendation: Integrate
mobile-based artificial intelligence into the standard care plan for women receiving HCV
medications, focusing on improving sexual health awareness and addressing
misconceptions