Developing a Prediction Model for Family Health in Families of Patients with Schizophrenia
10.12934/jkpmhn.2019.28.4.309
- Author:
Kuem Sun HAN
1
;
Yeong Seon HONG
;
Hyuncheol KANG
;
Youn Hee ROH
;
Myung Sook CHOI
;
Hee Jin MOON
Author Information
1. Professor, College of Nursing, Korea University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Schizophrenia;
Family health;
Social stigma
- MeSH:
Community Integration;
Family Health;
Humans;
Nursing;
Power (Psychology);
Republic of Korea;
Schizophrenia;
Social Stigma
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
2019;28(4):309-320
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify factors related to family health and develop a prediction model with an ability to explain family health in families of patients with schizophrenia.METHODS: A hypothesized model with twelve pathway forms was developed based on literature review. Family stress and social stigma were included as two exogenous variables; whereas family resilience, family empowerment, self-esteem, community integration, and family health were included as endogenous variables. Data were collected using a self-report questionnaire from 206 families of patients with schizophrenia living in Republic of Korea. Data were analyzed with PASW/WIN 18.0 and AMOS 18.0 programs.RESULTS: Social stigma had a negatively indirect and total effect on family health. Family resilience, self-esteem, and community integration had positive and direct and overall effects on family health.CONCLUSION: A prediction model for families of patients with schizophrenia is proposed and social stigma, family resilience, self-esteem, and community integration are presented as predicting factors for family health. Nursing interventions and support programs should be developed to overcome social stigma and improve family resilience, self-esteem, and community integration.
