Relationship between Schizophrenia and Violence among Adults: A Study of Peshawar District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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https://doi.org/10.63062/trt/V24.045Keywords:
Schizophrenia, Public Perception, Stigma, Violence, Paranoid Schizophrenia, Catatonic Schizophrenia, Disorganized Schizophrenia, Inclusive SocietyAbstract
The current research study sought to investigate the relationship between schizophrenia and violence and investigate the societal impact of this association in adults. The prevalence of schizophrenia has raised concerns about whether individuals with this mental illness are more prone to violent behavior. By conducting a comprehensive review of existing literature, and theories, the aim is to investigate the association between schizophrenia and violence. Moreover, it seeks to understand the implications of this association on society, such as public perception, and the stigma associated with individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. The data was collected specifically from the diagnosed schizophrenics in the hospital setting and the sample participants were 91. The tools through which the data was collected were a demographic information sheet and a self-reported questionnaire. After the completion of the data collection, it was analyzed through the application of SPSS by using chi-square. By gaining insight into this complex relationship, the findings of this study proved the hypothesis that the individuals are affected and this contributes to the development of effective strategies and interventions that can reduce violence, enhance mental health care, and foster a more compassionate and inclusive society.
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