J Korean Acad Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs.  2019 Dec;28(4):309-320. 10.12934/jkpmhn.2019.28.4.309.

Developing a Prediction Model for Family Health in Families of Patients with Schizophrenia

• Han KS
• Hong YS
• Kang H
• Roh YH
• Choi MS
• Moon HJ

• KMID: 2467503
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12934/jkpmhn.2019.28.4.309

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.

Keyword

Schizophrenia; Family health; Social stigma

MeSH Terms

Community Integration
Family Health*
Humans
Nursing
Power (Psychology)
Republic of Korea
Schizophrenia*
Social Stigma

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  Figure 1 Conceptual framework and the hypothetical model.

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  Figure 2 Pathway of modified model.

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