Manuscript Title:

THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL FACTORS ON INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA

Author:

FATON KUTLLOVCI, EGLANTINA KRAJA BARDHI, NIMAN BARDHI

DOI Number:

DOI:10.5281/zenodo.10940459

Published : 2024-04-10

About the author(s)

1. FATON KUTLLOVCI - Psychiatric Clinic - UCCK Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo.
2. EGLANTINA KRAJA BARDHI - UBT – Higher Education Institution, Lagjja Kalabria, 10000 p.n., Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo.
3. NIMAN BARDHI - Ministry of Health, St. Zagreb, no. 60, 10000, Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo.

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Abstract

The society with diverse structural and ideological influences, assumes its role in relation to behavior, attitude, belief and relations. The impact can be seen in every society globally, however the western nations have adjusted their social policies to suit these transformations, whereas nations in developing phase have failed to establish suitable systems. In Kosovo, the allocation of funds for mental health services remains insufficient, even though mental health disorders account for 12.3% of overall illnesses and 30.8% of work incapacities! The objective of this study is to examine the impact of society on the decline and recovery of individuals with schizophrenia. The study employs both qualitative and quantitative methods to provide a descriptive-analytical. A study was conducted in four municipalities of Kosovo, using individuals with schizophrenia from psychiatric institutions as subjects along with their caregivers/family members . The research found that social factors greatly contribute to the worsening of schizophrenia patients' condition. The presence of schizophrenia is evident through a higher likelihood of having a low level of education, high unemployment rates, and engaging in harmful behaviors like tobacco and alcohol use, as well as physical inactivity. Significant correlations have been observed in the subscales of positive and negative symptoms using the Self-Report PNS-Q questionnaires. It is crucial for individuals with schizophrenia to have a carefully designed strategy in place, developed in partnership with professionals from various relevant fields such as social protection, psychiatric medical services, education, and social integration plans.


Keywords

Schizophrenia, Social Factors, Well-Being, PNS-Q Self-Report.