Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	109466
Country	China

Category	Psychiatry
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Psychological distress and treatment adherence-challenges of patients with chronic hepatitis B: Risk factors and integrated nursing strategies
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Li Dong
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Li Dong, Center of Infectious Diseases, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, No. 37 Guoxue Lane, Wuhou District, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. 15928553285@163.com
Key Words	Chronic hepatitis B; Psychological distress; Treatment adherence; Integrated nursing strategies; Cognitive-behavioral therapy; Health psychology; Stigma and mental health; Biopsychosocial model
Core Tip	Patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) often experience psychological distress, including anxiety, depression, and stigma, which significantly impairs their treatment adherence. This minireview synthesizes recent evidence on the epidemiology and psychosocial challenges faced by CHB patients and proposes a comprehensive, biopsychosocial intervention framework. The authors highlight integrated nursing strategies, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, social support systems, digital health tools, and culturally adapted care models, aimed at improving mental health outcomes and long-term adherence among CHB patients. These insights offer clinical guidance for multidisciplinary teams in hepatology and psychiatry.
Citation	Dong L. Psychological distress and treatment adherence-challenges of patients with chronic hepatitis B: Risk factors and integrated nursing strategies. World J Psychiatry 2025; In press

Received	2025-06-05 09:18
Peer-Review Started	2025-06-05 09:18
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Return for Revision	2025-06-24 06:49
Revised	2025-07-03 07:28
Second Decision	2025-07-30 02:38
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Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-07-30 07:27
Articles in Press	2025-07-30 07:27
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-07-10 02:11
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