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Nursing and Health Research
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VOL. 8, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Assess the knowledge and attitude of a family members towards the patient with schizophrenia in Selected Psychiatric Hospital
Authors
Sonu Kiran Khandare, Monika P Tadas
Abstract

Background: The researcher was examined that the knowledge and attitude of the family members towards the patients with schizophrenia. schizophrenia is the common problem in the India one of the most problem present in social communities and the people with such illness are often subjected to defame.

Objectives: 1. To assess the knowledge and attitude of family members towards the patient with schizophrenia. To determine the relationship between knowledge and attitude of family members and the selected demographic variable.

Methodology: Descriptive survey approach was adopted for this study Sample size of the present study consisted of 100 family members of schizophrenia patients.

Results: 100 sample researcher was taken.82 out of 100 sample had positive attitude and 18 had negative attitude towards the patients with schizophrenia.

Conclusion: According to the level of knowledge, 30 out of 100 family members had above average knowledge whereas 42 members had average knowledge and 28 sample had below average knowledge.82 out of 100 sample had positive attitude and 18 had negative attitude towards the patients with schizophrenia.There was a very high correlation between the knowledge and attitude of family members.There was a significant relationship between the knowledge and many issues to be considered in ensuring optimal care for those who are dying, e.g. euthanasia, withholding or withdrawing life sustaining treatment.
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Pages:33-36
How to cite this article:
Sonu Kiran Khandare, Monika P Tadas "Assess the knowledge and attitude of a family members towards the patient with schizophrenia in Selected Psychiatric Hospital". International Journal of Nursing and Health Research, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 33-36
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