Objective To investigate the present situation and analyze the influence factors of self-management ability of schizophrenic patients in community. Methods A total of 122 cases of schizophrenic patients in community that have been discharged from Zhenjiang Mental Health Center were investigated and analyzed by general information questionnaire, Schizophrenia Self-Management Ability Scale, quality of life and Social Support Rating Scale. Results The scores of self-management ability of schizophrenic patients in community were (68.74 ± 10.24) points. Multiple stepwise regression analysis showed that long-term medication (t =2.351, P<0.05), degree of education(t =2.385, P<0.05), community rehabilitation guidance (t =3.813, P<0.01) and social support (t=2.768, P<0.01) were the influence factors of self-management ability of schizophrenic patients in community. Conclusions Schizophrenia patients in community medical staff should be aimed at strengthening the long-term medication in community rehabilitation guidance and social support, improvement, and strengthen the low degree of culture of patient care, to improve the ability of self-management.