Factors Related to Physical Health Monitoring in Community-Dwelling Patients with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder
10.16946/kjsr.2019.22.1.14
- Author:
Mina KIM
1
;
Min JHON
;
Ju Yeon LEE
;
Seon Young KIM
;
Jae Min KIM
;
Jin Sang YOON
;
Soo Jin KIM
;
Sung Wan KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Graduate School, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea. swkim@chonnam.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Schizophrenia;
Physical health;
Smoking;
Medical check-ups;
Community
- MeSH:
Chronic Disease;
Education;
Fasting;
Gwangju;
Health Behavior;
Hematologic Tests;
Hospitals, General;
Hospitals, Psychiatric;
Humans;
Insurance;
Mental Health;
Mental Health Services;
Overweight;
Prevalence;
Rehabilitation;
Schizophrenia;
Smoking
- From:Korean Journal of Schizophrenia Research
2019;22(1):14-20
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: To identify factors related to physical health monitoring of patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorder. METHODS: A total of 172 patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorder registered in mental health welfare centers and rehabilitation facilities in Gwangju were recruited. Physical health monitoring was defined by two health behaviors; fasting blood tests within recent 2 years in all participants and routine medical check-ups covered by national insurance within recent 5 years in participants aged 40 years or older. Demographic and clinical characteristics including overweight, metabolic syndrome and knowledge about physical illness were compared according to physical health monitoring. RESULTS: Prevalence of overweight and metabolic syndrome were 62.8% and 40.1%, respectively. The rates of fasting blood tests and routine medical check-ups were 34.9% and 67.9%, respectively. The rates of fasting blood tests were significantly higher in general hospital and university hospital compared to mental hospital or private clinic. Rates of routine medical check-ups were significantly lower in individuals using daily rehabilitation service and smokers. Knowledge about cancer and chronic illness were significantly better in individuals receiving routine medical check-ups compared with those not receiving it. CONCLUSION: Education about physical health should be integrated to mental health service in community mental health center.
