Keyword : Burden, Caregivers, Challenges, Coping mechanisms, Psychosocial Schizophrenia
Author(s) : Emily Obaide Akintoye, Ph.D & Temitope Akintoye
Abstract :
Schizophrenia presents a significant public health concern on a global scale, impacting individuals in all countries. The research carried out at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Uselu, Benin City aimed to identify psychosocial problems, coping mechanisms, and adaptation of relatives of family members with schizophrenia. Two objectives were identified and addressed to guide the study, which includes, To identify the types of psychosocial problems faced by relatives of schizophrenic patients, and to explore the coping mechanisms and adaptations employed by relatives of schizophrenic patients in the study area. An empirical review was also conducted, collectively illuminating the enduring emotional, social, and supportive aspects of caregiving in the context of schizophrenia. Additionally, a cross-sectional survey research design was employed with a sample size of 400 individuals who were caring for mentally ill family members and seeking professional assistance, as well as those whose family members were institutionalized or hospitalized at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Uselu. Questionnaires were used as the data collection instrument, incorporating both primary and secondary sources. The study identified that a substantial portion of respondents grapples with emotions such as anxiety, stigma, isolation, and guilt due to their relatives' schizophrenia, reflecting a considerable emotional burden consistent with prior research. Also, many respondents employ coping mechanisms, struggle to balance their own needs, and often feel overwhelmed while caring for their schizophrenic relatives, aligning with patterns seen in previous studies. As a result, the study recommended the promotion of support groups and therapy, education and awareness programmes, accessible mental health services, training and skill development for caregivers, and financial support and assistance.
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