Abstract

Background: Schizophrenia is a complex and chronic mental health disorder, which requires family support in the recovery process. Schizophrenia patients who are cared for directly by their families have the potential to cause immediate anxiety for their families. Objective: to determine the level of family anxiety in caring for patients with schizophrenia. Method: The research design used in this research is descriptive with a cross-sectional approach model. Using a non-probability sampling technique, namely purposive sampling, with a sample size of 93 people. This research uses the Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HRS-A) questionnaire. Data analysis uses univariate analysis, namely analysis carried out on each research variable to look for frequency distributions, namely frequencies and percentages. Results: Based on age characteristics, it was found that the majority of respondents were in the 36-45 year range, 37 people (39.8%) with an elementary school education level of 35 people (37.6%), 52 people (55%) were male. .9%) and work as farmers as many as 39 people (41.9%). The results of the study showed that the level of family anxiety in caring for schizophrenic patients was mostly 35 people (37.60%) in the mild category. Conclusion: The anxiety level of the patient's family in caring for schizophrenic patients is in the mild category.

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