Assessment of Social Support of Patients with psychological Schizophrenia at Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Background:
Over the past few decades, healthcare services in Saudi Arabia have significantly improved; nevertheless, this has also presented issues for stakeholders, highlighting the need to raise the standard of healthcare. . Schizophrenia is a chronic illness that affects a patient's social interactions and relationships. Patients with schizophrenia often lament their lack of social support, which is a major contributing element to their prognosis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate social support in individuals suffering from schizophrenia. Methods: A convenience sample of 300 patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia disorder from the inpatient and outpatient psychiatric departments of A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study surveyed 300 patients from outpatient clinics of PWS in two large psychiatric hospitals in Saudi Arabia's eastern province using a convenience sampling approach. were included in the study, which was conducted using a descriptive search strategy. A multidimensional measure of perceived social support and a sociodemographic and clinical characteristics sheet were used to gather data. The study's findings showed that the majority of participants (89.5%) had low to moderate levels of social support. Social relationships and social support were positively correlated in a statistically significant way. Conclusion: Improving social support is advised when caring for people with schizophrenia since it has a significant impact on their prognosis and ability to recover. The useful and essential role of social support requires more research.