Effectiveness of A Stigma-Directed Interventional Program in Schizophrenia | ||
| The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine | ||
| Volume 100, Issue 1, July 2025, Pages 3925-3928 PDF (441.9 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhm.2025.450269 | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Stigma is a concern in the lives of patients with schizophrenia and their families. There is growing evidence on its effect on help-seeking and medication adherence behaviors that can affect the outcome of the disorder. Objective: This study gives a preliminary idea about the effectiveness of psychoeducation delivered to caregivers of patients with schizophrenia on the patients’ levels of self-stigma. Patients and Methods: To conduct the study, we designed a pilot study to test the effectiveness of the family psychoeducation on self-stigma experienced by the patients. The caregivers participating in the study group received a structured psychoeducation program. Self-stigma was assessed using the Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness Scale (ISMI). After completing the family psychoeducation, patients were reassessed, followed by a three-month follow-up period, culminating in the final assessment. Results: Results of this study show that self-stigma decreased after family psychoeducation, and the reduction was maintained after the follow-up period. Conclusion: Family psychoeducation is a promising and effective intervention for lowering self-stigma in patients with schizophrenia. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Schizophrenia; Stigma; Psychoeducation | ||
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