Prevalence of Quality of Life and Self Efficacy among Schizophrenic Patients

Abstract

Background: Schizophrenia is a complicated mental illness that significantly impacts a patient's environment in addition to their health and well-being. Given that it is linked to a diverse range of symptoms that significantly impair their quality of life and self-efficacy, as well as their interpersonal relationships and personal care. Aim: The study aims to assess the self-efficacy and quality of life of individuals with schizophrenia. Subjects and method: A descriptive cross-sectional study methodology was used using a sample of 60 schizophrenia patients hospitalized to Mansoura University Hospital's psychiatric inpatient department. The data was obtained using three tools: socio-demographic characteristics and clinical data sheet, World Health Organization Quality Of Life (WHOQOL)-BREF and Self efficacy scale. Results: The study's findings showed that the majority of the patients (96.7%) had low self-efficacy, and the overall quality of life score was slightly lower than what I would have preferred (mean ± SD = 45.90± 6.21). Conclusion: Improving quality of life and self-efficacy is advised when caring for people with schizophrenia since these factors are crucial to the prognosis and recovery of the condition. More research on the intervention to improve quality of life and self-efficacy is required. Recommendation: Improving self-efficacy and quality of life is advised when caring for individuals with schizophrenia. The intervention to improve self-efficacy and quality of life requires more research.