The relationship between perceived social support and quality of life among hospitalized patients with schizophrenia.

ABSTRACT: Patients with mental illness often experience limited Social Support, which is a contributing factor to isolation and negatively affects their psychological and emotional well-being, including their quality of life (QoL). This research explored the association between individuals' perception of Social Support and quality of life among hospitalized patients with schizophrenia. A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Psychiatric Hospital of the Cross between the period of November 2024 and January 2025 and included 86 patients diagnosed with schizophrenia. Participants were selected from medical records and completed a self-reported questionnaire after receiving assistance from a medical intern. The questionnaire included the following instruments: Perceived Social Support (based on the

SUBMITTER: Wakim ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12528428 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature