THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAMILY BURDEN AND FAMILYABILITY TO CARE FOR SCHIZOPHRENIA PATIENTS

Abstract

Caring for people suffering from schizophrenia is a challenge for other family members, as people with schizophrenia have a high dependence on the family. The need for daily care costs, most of them express financial difficulties, especially economic conditions/minimal family income. The aim of this research is to analyze the relationship between family burden and the family's ability to care for people with schizophrenia. The design of this research is analytical observational with a cross sectional approach. Samples were taken using non-probability sampling techniques in accordance with the inclusion and exclusion criteria of 60 respondents. Data collection uses a questionnaire. Statistical tests use the Spearman rank test. The results of the Spearman rank test showed that the variables that were related were family burden and the family's ability to care for people with schizophrenia, with a value of r = 0.123 and a significance value of 0.018 < 0.05. Based on research, it is known that the family has a strategic role in reducing the recurrence rate, improving their standard of living and using coping in caring for patients so that patients can adapt again to society and their social life. Family burden is an unpleasant effect of the condition of family members, this can lead to increased family economic pressure.