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ArticleBMC family practice2020

Awareness, utilization and influencing factors of social supports for main informal caregivers of schizophrenia patients: a cross-sectional study in primary care settings in Beijing, China.

Meirong Wang, Guanghui Jin, Yun Wei, Feiyue Wang, Zhaolu Pan, Lifen Chen, Xiaoqin Lu

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Meirong WangSchool of General Practice and Continuing Education, Capital Medical University, Fengtai district, No. 10, You An Men Wai Xi Tou Tiao, Beijing, 100069, China.
Guanghui JinSchool of General Practice and Continuing Education, Capital Medical University, Fengtai district, No. 10, You An Men Wai Xi Tou Tiao, Beijing, 100069, China.
Yun WeiSchool of General Practice and Continuing Education, Capital Medical University, Fengtai district, No. 10, You An Men Wai Xi Tou Tiao, Beijing, 100069, China.
Feiyue WangSchool of General Practice and Continuing Education, Capital Medical University, Fengtai district, No. 10, You An Men Wai Xi Tou Tiao, Beijing, 100069, China.
Zhaolu PanSchool of General Practice and Continuing Education, Capital Medical University, Fengtai district, No. 10, You An Men Wai Xi Tou Tiao, Beijing, 100069, China.
Lifen ChenXuan Wu Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Xiaoqin LuSchool of General Practice and Continuing Education, Capital Medical University, Fengtai district, No. 10, You An Men Wai Xi Tou Tiao, Beijing, 100069, China. luxiaoqinlaoshi@126.com.ORCID 0000-0001-6045-3421

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Beijing Municipal Social Science Foundation 16SRB015
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMost schizophrenia patients are supported by main informal caregivers at home in China. This study aims to investigate the further needs of social supports for main informal caregivers of schizophrenia patients and to analyze influencing factors on the awareness and utilization of social supports in Beijing. The results of this study could potentially act as reference for health professionals to implement appropriate and effective support programs.

methodsA mixed-methods approach was used in this study. Awareness, utilization and influencing factors of social supports for main informal caregivers were investigated using questionnaires in 6 urban districts in Beijing. Meanwhile, individual in-depth interviews with 10 main informal caregivers from the urban districts of Beijing were conducted to identify the caregivers' perspective on social supports and their further needs.

resultsQuantitative results showed that although the government provided multi-channel resources for schizophrenia patients and their families, awareness and utilization of the resources such as rehabilitation and relevant subsidies were less than 10.0 and 5.0% respectively. Most caregivers in in-depth interviews expressed that they had negative experiences with respect to obtaining social supports, and they emphasized that more support would be needed in terms of financial support, respect, and rehabilitation institutions.

conclusionsThe awareness and utilization of social supports are low for main informal caregivers of schizophrenia patients. More services and improved public attitudes are needed for schizophrenia patients and their caregivers.

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CaregiversSchizophreniaBeijingChinaCross-Sectional StudiesHumansPrimary Health CareSocial SupportSurveys and QuestionnairesBeijingMain informal caregiverMixed-methods approachSchizophrenia

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