Knowledge about schizophrenia, insight into illness, and internalized stigma and their associated factors among people diagnosed with schizophrenia in a long-term care facility

Alhadidi M 1 , Abdullah KL 1 , Tang LY 1 , Danaee M 2 , Al Hadid LAR 3

Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 2 Department of Social and Prevention Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 3 Nursing Department, Princess Aisha Bint Al Hussein College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Al Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an, Jordan
Perspect Psychiatr Care, 2021 Jan;57(1):225-234.
PMID: 32502330 DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12553

Abstract

PURPOSE: This study assessed the level of knowledge about schizophrenia, insight into illness, and internalized stigma and their associated factors among patients with schizophrenia in Jordan.

DESIGN AND METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on 135 patients diagnosed with schizophrenia, who had been admitted to the largest psychiatric hospital in Jordan.

FINDINGS: The participants had a low level of knowledge, insight, and a high level of internalized stigma. No correlation was found between these variables. Meanwhile, the educational level and vacation were found to be predictors of knowledge.

PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: This can help psychiatric nurses to identify which area needs to be improved to ensure the best service and care is provided to patients diagnosed with schizophrenia.

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