Burden on the families of patients with schizophrenia: results of the BIOMED I study.

摘要: The burden, the coping strategies and social network of a sample 236 relatives patients with schizophrenia, living in five European countries, were explored by well-validated assessment instruments. In all centres, experienced higher levels burden when they had poor resources reduced support. Relatives Mediterranean who reported lower support, more resigned, often used spiritual help as strategy. These data indicate that family can be influenced cultural factors, suggest interventions should have also focus, aiming to increase reduce stigma.