Quality of life and its social determinants for patients with schizophrenia and family caregivers in Cambodia.

ABSTRACT: Due to inadequate human and financial resource support, the development of mental health services in Cambodia has been undertaken by various non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Schizophrenia is the most common functional psychotic disorder, causing severe and chronic symptoms, and the programs provided by the NGOs should have enhanced the quality of life (QoL) of patients and their caregivers; however, epidemiological research, which is a driving force behind the recognition of mental health as a global public health concern, is lacking for schizophrenia in Cambodia. This study therefore aimed to create QoL evaluation questionnaires available in Khmer (the Cambodian language) for patients with schizophrenia and family caregivers, and to identify the social determinants and predictors of

SUBMITTER: Marutani T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7055908 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature