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The Female Indonesian Outpatients with Schizophrenia Adherence to Antipsychotics Medication

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  • Nurul Amna

    (Master Program of Nursing Science, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia)

  • Marthoenis Marthoenis

    (Faculty of Nursing, Universutas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia)

  • Hilman Syarif

    (Faculty of Nursing, Universutas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia)

Abstract

Background: Among patients with schizophrenia, medication adherence improves the adverse symptoms and eliminates recurrences. However, many patients still not taking the medication regularly. This study aims to investigate the Indonesia Female outpatient’s adherence to antipsychotic medication and their associated factors. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 70 female patients with schizophrenia living in the community. The data collection was conducted at the outpatient clinic of a psychiatric hospital in Indonesia. The data on demographic characteristics and medication adherence was collected. Results: the mean age was 36 years old, and more than half (51.4%) had a senior high school level of education. More than half did not have any formal work (63%), had experienced the adverse effects of medication (73%), had a low insight (61%) and had low self-stigma (57%). he adherence to medication was associated with self-stigma (x2=11.94, p= 0.001), insight (x2=4.41, p=0.036), and smoking behavior (x2=5.85, p=0.01). Conclusion: The association between medication adherence and self-stigma and insight is evident among this population. Poor association between adherence and social support calls for further investigation.

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  • Nurul Amna & Marthoenis Marthoenis & Hilman Syarif, 2023. "The Female Indonesian Outpatients with Schizophrenia Adherence to Antipsychotics Medication," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(2), pages 409-412, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:7:y:2023:i:2:p:409-412
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