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Determinants of Help-Seeking behavior of schizophrenia Caregiver in Indonesia

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  • Dahniar

    (Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia)

  • Marty Mawarpury

    (Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia)

  • Suryane Sulistiana Susanti

    (Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia)

  • Hermansyah

    (Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia)

  • Marthoenis

    (Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia)

Abstract

In low and middle-income countries, family-caregivers of patients with schizophrenia are usually the ones who seek aid for schizophrenic patients. Caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia may seek assistance from health facilities for a variety of reasons. The goal of this study was to find out what factors influence family-caregivers of schizophrenia patients requesting treatment. Methods: Quantitative cross-sectional research with family caregivers of schizophrenia patients was conducted. As many as 162 respondents were chosen using a systematic random selection procedure. Face-to-face interviews were used to collect data on respondents’ characteristics and their help-seeking behavior. Findings: The range of age was between 40 to 65 years old. More than half were female (54.3%), married (61.1%), lower education level (66.7%), unemployed (64.2%), lower income (59.9%), and lived in the rural area (58%). Statistical analysis found several variables associated with help-seeking behavior, including gender, education, income, previous treatment, and residence (p

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  • Dahniar & Marty Mawarpury & Suryane Sulistiana Susanti & Hermansyah & Marthoenis, 2021. "Determinants of Help-Seeking behavior of schizophrenia Caregiver in Indonesia," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 5(11), pages 422-424, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:5:y:2021:i:11:p:422-424
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