TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Study of psycho-social aspects of schizophrenia at tertiary care hospital in Maharashtra
JO  - Indian journal of public health research and development
A1  - Ashturkar, M.D.
A1  - Dixit, J.V.
A1  - Kulkarni, A.P.
SP  - 133
EP  - 136
VL  - 6
IS  - 2
N2  - BACKGROUND: schizophrenia is a severe psychiatric disorder and affects quality of life. The present study was carried out to identify psycho social aspects of schizophrenia. <br><br>METHOD: Diagnosed cases of schizophrenia according to WHO ICD-10 classification at tertiary care hospital in central Maharashtra between 1st Jan 2006 to 31st Dec 2006. The data was collected with pre-tested questionnaire by direct interview method. Psycho-social aspects were studied. <br><br>RESULTS: Schizophrenia Social Functioning Index (SSFI) was studied, 63.33% were in Group II, 27.77% in Group I, 8.33% in Group III. Psycho-social factors such as substance abuse was 55.55%, attempt of suicide was 29.16%, and stressful life events was 41.66%. Out of 72 study subjects, 33 were living in the municipal corporation area, all 33 houses were visited. Non medical treatment (Magico-religious ways) was taken by 18 of 33 study subjects. <br><br>CONCLUSION: It was observed that all families were facing the social stigma because of schizophrenia. Interaction with neighbourhood was less, also tendency to avoid people was found in families. © 2015, Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development. All Rights Reserved.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0976-0245
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/0976-5506.2015.00088.1
ID  - ref1
ER  -