Assessing the needs of siblings of persons with schizophrenia: A qualitative study from India

Asian J Psychiatr. 2015 Oct:17:16-23. doi: 10.1016/j.ajp.2015.07.011. Epub 2015 Jul 29.

Abstract

There is a lack of studies on siblings of persons with schizophrenia (SOPS) in Asia. This study aims to explore the needs of SOPS in India. 15 SOPS participated in this qualitative explorative study. All the interviews were audio recorded and later transcribed. Data analysis was carried out using General Inductive Approach. Five themes emerged from the data: managing illness or socio-occupational functioning; follow up services; informational needs; personal needs; and miscellaneous needs. SOPS in India have some distinctive needs. Identifying these needs might help in developing and designing specific psychosocial interventions for better management.

Keywords: Caregivers; Needs; Schizophrenia; Siblings.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Caregivers* / psychology
  • Caregivers* / statistics & numerical data
  • Demography
  • Disease Management
  • Family Health / statistics & numerical data
  • Female
  • Health Services Needs and Demand
  • Humans
  • India / epidemiology
  • Male
  • Mental Health / statistics & numerical data
  • Mental Health Services* / standards
  • Mental Health Services* / statistics & numerical data
  • Needs Assessment
  • Psychiatric Rehabilitation / methods
  • Psychiatric Rehabilitation / organization & administration
  • Qualitative Research
  • Schizophrenia* / diagnosis
  • Schizophrenia* / epidemiology
  • Schizophrenia* / therapy
  • Siblings / psychology*
  • Socioeconomic Factors