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Hearing their voices: The lived experience of recovery from first-episode psychosis in schizophrenia in South Africa

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  • Anneliese de Wet
  • Leslie Swartz
  • Bonginkosi Chiliza

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Background: Recovery was previously regarded as a somewhat unattainable goal, and the subjective experience was de-emphasised. Lately, the person and his or her experiences are emphasised. Material: Seven participants were interviewed regarding their experience of recovery from first-episode psychosis in schizophrenia. Data were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Discussion: Support and having to care for another are possibly the greatest contributors to their recovery. Spirituality plays an important role. Stigma, found to be ingrained and pervasive, could be a barrier to recovery. The rediscovery by the participants of their abilities (re)introduced a sense of agency. Conclusion: The narrative in the process of recovery is crucial.

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  • Anneliese de Wet & Leslie Swartz & Bonginkosi Chiliza, 2015. "Hearing their voices: The lived experience of recovery from first-episode psychosis in schizophrenia in South Africa," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 61(1), pages 27-32, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:socpsy:v:61:y:2015:i:1:p:27-32
    DOI: 10.1177/0020764014535753
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