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Abstract: Background: Chronic viral hepatic infections are a major threat to public health worldwide. Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are the leading causes of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, two conditions with increasing mortality and burden of disease especially in the developing countries. Objectives: To assess self–esteem for patients with hepatitis B & C virus. To compare between patients with hepatitis B & those with hepatitis C virus regarding their self-esteem. Methodology: Descriptive comparative is adopted in the current study to achieve the early stated objectives. The study started from March 8th, 2018 until April, 29th, 2018. A Non-Probability (purposive Sample) of (40) HBV patients, (29) HCV patients, those who visit Al-Sadder Medical City in Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf., are included in the study sample. Data collected through using of a well-designed questionnaire consist of three parts: Part 1: Demographic Data: This part consists of (7) items, which includes age, gender, level of education, monthly income, residence, marital status, occupation status. Part 2: Clinical Data: This part consists of (6) items: (disease duration since diagnosis, associated disease, used