title: [Associations between stigma perception and stigma coping behavior and quality of life in schizophrenic patients treated at a community rehabilitation center].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Quality of life (QOL) is a critical issue in mental health care. The associations between quality of life and schizophrenia patients' stigma perception and stigma coping behavior are not well understood.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This study investigated quality of life in schizophrenia patients.
  
  
  METHODS
  We used a cross-sectional, correlational research design; enrolled 119 individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia as participants; and used instruments including a demographics datasheet, perceived stigma scale, stigma coping behavior scale, and the World Health Organization quality of life scale, brief version to collect data. Data were analyzed using SPSS 12.0 for Windows software.
  
  
  RESULTS
  (1) Participants had an average QOL index score of 62.40, indicating moderate quality of life; (2) Long working hours, holding rehabilitation-related employment, and receiving social welfare support correlated with lower QOL; (3) Marital issues had the greatest impact on quality of life, with participants who chose secrecy ÷ concealment reporting generally better QOL; (4) Social welfare support, number of working hours, stigma perception, stigma coping, level of job satisfaction, and level of salary satisfaction together accounted for 48.8% of total QOL variance.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Findings increase our understanding of the influence of socio-demographics, stigma perception, and stigma coping behavior on quality of life in individuals with schizophrenia. Greater community involvement in schizophrenia treatment programs can enhance patient satisfaction with their jobs and lives.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University, ROC.
authors.forename: Chiu-Jung
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Tseng
authors.forename: Jeng-Yuan
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Chiou
authors.forename: Wen-Jiuan
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Yen
authors.forename: Hui-Chen
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Su
authors.forename: Chiu-Yueh
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Hsiao
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D061214:Patient Safety; D011788:Quality of Life; D012047:Rehabilitation Centers; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D057545:Social Stigma