Perceived social support and self-esteem among caregivers of patients with schizophrenia and normal control

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Author Details : Lokesh Kumar Ranjan*, Pramod R Gupta

Volume : 10, Issue : 2, Year : 2023

Article Page : 69-74

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jchm.2023.016

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Abstract

Background: Caregivers of patients with schizophrenia have an impact on self-esteem and social support due to the nature of the symptoms and the prolonged duration of illness.
Aim: To assess and compare the social support and self-esteem among caregivers of chronic patients with Schizophrenia.
Materials and Methods: The study was cross-sectional. It was conducted at the outpatient department (OPD) of CIIMHANS, Dewada, Rajnandgoan, Chhattisgarh, India. A total of 100 (50 caregivers of patients with schizophrenia and 50 normal controls) samples were selected through a purposive sampling technique and informed about the study after giving their informed consent. Socio-demographics, PGI Social Support Questionnaire and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale were all part of the interview.
Result: The study results showed there was a significant difference in social support and self-esteem among caregivers of patients with schizophrenia and normal controls. The result also indicated a significant positive relationship between social support and self-esteem among caregivers of patients with schizophrenia.
Conclusion: The findings indicated the caregivers have poor social support and self-esteem and social support strongly contributes to self-esteem. These caregivers need psychosocial interventions to enhance the overall family environment to have a better adaptive state among families.

Keywords: Social support, Self-esteem, Schizophrenia

How to cite : Ranjan L K, Gupta P R, Perceived social support and self-esteem among caregivers of patients with schizophrenia and normal control. J Community Health Manag 2023;10(2):69-74

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