Knowledge about schizophrenia, insight into illness, and internalized stigma and their associated factors among people diagnosed with schizophrenia in a long‐term care facility. Issue 1 (5th June 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Alhadidi, Majdi; Abdullah, Khatijah Lim; Tang, Li Yoong; Danaee, Mahmoud; Al Hadid, Lourance Abdel Razzaq
• Is Part Of: Perspectives in psychiatric care. Volume 57:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 225
• Page End: 234
• Publication Date: 2020-06-05
• Subjects: inpatient -- Jordan -- knowledge -- schizophrenia -- surveys -- questionnaires; Psychiatric nursing -- Periodicals; Psychiatric nursing -- Research -- Periodicals; 616.890231
• DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12553
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0031-5990

Abstract

Abstract: Purpose: This study assessed the level of knowledge about schizophrenia, insight into illness, and internalized stigma and their associated factors among patients with schizophrenia in Jordan. Design and Methods: A cross‐sectional survey was conducted on 135 patients diagnosed with schizophrenia, who had been admitted to the largest psychiatric hospital in Jordan. Findings: The participants had a low level of knowledge, insight, and a high level of internalized stigma. No correlation was found between these variables. Meanwhile, the educational level and vacation were found to be predictors of knowledge. Practice Implications: This can help psychiatric nurses to identify which area needs to be improved to ensure the best service and care is provided to patients diagnosed with schizophrenia.