Residence location, medication adherence and family knowledge in patients with schizophrenia

Abstract

Background: Schizophrenia is a neurological disorder impacting perception, thinking, language, emotions, and social behavior. Continuous treatment and care are essential to prevent relapses, allowing patients to lead productive lives.

Purpose: To know the relationship between residence location, medication adherence, and family knowledge in patients with schizophrenia

Method: This quantitative study employed a correlation analytical research design and a cross-sectional approach. Independent variables (family knowledge and residence location) and the dependent variable (compliance) were measured simultaneously at one point in time. The research took place at the Surakarta Mental Hospital on May 15, 2022, with a sample of 93 respondents selected through purposive sampling.

Results: The residence location does not significantly impact medication compliance. This is attributed to transportation factors among respondents, as evidenced by the chi-square test results (ρ = 0.013; OR = 3.108).

Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between family knowledge and compliance with medication control. And there is no significant relationship between residence location and compliance with control.

Suggestion: For mental health services, it is recommended to increase and disseminate information to patients' families about the importance of follow-up visits for schizophrenia patients. Future researchers should explore additional factors influencing patient compliance with medication control that were not addressed in this study.