| Developing a Prediction Model for Family Health in Families of Patients with Schizophrenia. |
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Kuem Sun Han, Yeong Seon Hong, Hyuncheol Kang, Youn Hee Roh, Myung Sook Choi, Hee Jin Moon |
1Professor, College of Nursing, Korea University, Seoul, Korea.
2Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Baekseok Culture University, Cheonan, Korea. youngsunny92@daum.net
3Professor, Division of Big Data and Management Engineering, Hoseo University, Asan, Korea.
4Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, Kyungbok University, Namyangju, Korea.
5Professor, Department of Nursing, Seoil University, Seoul, Korea.
6Nurse, Myongji Hospital, Goyang, Korea. |
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| Abstract |
PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify factors related to family health and develop a prediction model with an ability to explain family health in families of patients with schizophrenia. METHODS: A hypothesized model with twelve pathway forms was developed based on literature review. Family stress and social stigma were included as two exogenous variables; whereas family resilience, family empowerment, self-esteem, community integration, and family health were included as endogenous variables. Data were collected using a self-report questionnaire from 206 families of patients with schizophrenia living in Republic of Korea. Data were analyzed with PASW/WIN 18.0 and AMOS 18.0 programs. RESULTS: Social stigma had a negatively indirect and total effect on family health. Family resilience, self-esteem, and community integration had positive and direct and overall effects on family health. CONCLUSION: A prediction model for families of patients with schizophrenia is proposed and social stigma, family resilience, self-esteem, and community integration are presented as predicting factors for family health. Nursing interventions and support programs should be developed to overcome social stigma and improve family resilience, self-esteem, and community integration. |
| Key Words:
Schizophrenia; Family health; Social stigma |
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