Comparative analysis of demands for knowledge of mental health between schizophrenics and their primary caregivers during rehabilitation period
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-2907.2017.03.012
- VernacularTitle:康复期精神分裂症患者及其主要照顾者精神卫生知识需求的比较分析
- Author:
Jiankui LIN
1
;
Yongmei ZHOU
;
Xiashu YAN
;
Hongtao CAI
;
Xiaodan LU
;
Gang ZENG
Author Information
1. 广州医科大学附属脑科医院护理部
- Keywords:
Schizophrenia;
Patients;
Primary caregivers;
Knowledge of mental health;
Demand;
Comparative analysis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2017;23(3):341-345
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the demands of schizophrenics and their primary caregivers for knowledge of mental health during rehabilitation period,so as to provide some references for improving their mental health knowledge.Methods Using the convenience sampling method,49 schizophrenics and 59 primary caregivers completed the general information questionnaire and needs for knowledge of mental health questionnaire.Results The total score of demands for knowledge of mental health of schizophrenics was (55.83±19.29),while the total score of caregivers was (64.88±19.83)(t=-2.376,P=0.019). Conclusions Demands for mental health knowledge of schizophrenics and their primary caregivers are different. Implementation of health education programs should be targeted and individualized.