Assessment of the Stress and Coping Strategies used by the Family Members of Schizophrenic Patients
Journal Title: Journal of Psychiatric Nursing - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: The objectives of the study were to assess the stress and coping strategies used by the family members of schizophrenic patients. Methods: The research approach in this study was quantitative with non-experimental descriptive survey design. Sample comprised of family members of 30 schizophrenic patients from a selected hospital of New Delhi selected through purposive sampling technique. Structured interview schedule was used to collect data. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Out of 30 subjects, 53% were found to be stressed and 47% were not stressed about their financial condition. In the area regarding work or employment, 65% of the subjects were stressed and 35% subjects were not stressed. 57% of the subjects were stressed whereas 43% subjects were not stressed about social and leisure life. In the area regarding role performance and responsibilities, 57% subjects were stressed and 43% subjects were not stressed. Physical effects due to client’s illness were stressful for 62% of the subjects and non-stressful for the 38% of the subjects.
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Urmila D. Bharadwaj
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