Ethnographic Insights into the Quality of Life and Experiences of People Living with Schizophrenia in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Journal: Issues in mental health nursing

Volume: 42

Issue: 1

Year of Publication: 2021

Affiliated Institutions:  School of Nursing, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. Centre for Rural and Remote Health, James Cook University, Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia. School of Nursing, University of Tasmania, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Abstract summary 

Schizophrenia is a complex and severe mental disorder affecting more than 20 million people worldwide. This study used focused ethnography to explore the everyday lives of 18 people living with schizophrenia in Zimbabwe and its impact on their quality of life (QOL). Data were collected using semi-structured interviews, observational fieldwork, and the short form of the World Health Organization QOL-BREF questionnaire. Those aged 20-40 years experienced poorer QOL than older people. Family dislocation, living with stigma and discrimination, cost of medications and limited and variable access to treatment and support disrupted participants' ability to enjoy life and function socially.

Authors & Co-authors:  Chidarikire Sherphard S Cross Merylin M Skinner Isabelle I Cleary Michelle M

Study Outcome 

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Citations : 
Authors :  4
Identifiers
Doi : 10.1080/01612840.2020.1770385
SSN : 1096-4673
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Aged
Other Terms
Study Design
Ethnographic Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
Zimbabwe
Publication Country
England