Aktaş Mehmet Cihad, Ayhan Cemile Hürrem
Faculty of Health Science, Department of Psychiatric Nursing 1, Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Van 65080, Turkey.
Healthcare (Basel). 2025 Mar 25;13(7):721. doi: 10.3390/healthcare13070721.
: The experiences of women with schizophrenia in accessing treatment are multifaceted and influenced by a variety of biological, psychological, and social factors. The goal of this study was to explore the experiences of women with schizophrenia in accessing treatment in Turkey. : The study was conducted using the phenomenological method, one of the qualitative study methods. In-depth individual interviews were conducted with females with schizophrenia (>18 years) (n = 10). The study data were collected using a personal information form and an open-ended structured interview form in which participants were asked about their views and experiences of accessing treatment. Voice recordings were transcribed, and categories, subthemes and themes were formed. : Five themes emerged: (1) shadows of obstacles; (2) resistance and adaptation (3) connection and solidarity; (4) unmet needs; and (5) alternative paths. : This qualitative study on the experiences of accessing treatment among females with schizophrenia in Turkey reveals significant insights into the multifaceted challenges and barriers these women face. The findings indicate that gender-specific factors play a crucial role in shaping treatment experiences and outcomes. Female patients often encounter unique societal pressures, including stigma and domestic coercion, which can influence their treatment adherence and overall mental health outcomes. By addressing the specific barriers faced by women and implementing gender-responsive care strategies, healthcare systems can significantly improve treatment accessibility and outcomes for female patients with schizophrenia in eastern Turkey and beyond.
患有精神分裂症的女性在接受治疗方面的经历是多方面的，受到多种生物、心理和社会因素的影响。本研究的目的是探索土耳其患有精神分裂症的女性在接受治疗方面的经历。：本研究采用现象学方法进行，这是定性研究方法之一。对18岁以上患有精神分裂症的女性（n = 10）进行了深入的个人访谈。研究数据通过个人信息表和开放式结构化访谈表收集，其中询问了参与者关于她们接受治疗的观点和经历。对语音记录进行了转录，并形成了类别、子主题和主题。：出现了五个主题：（1）障碍的阴影；（2）抵抗与适应；（3）联系与团结；（4）未满足的需求；（5）替代途径。：这项关于土耳其患有精神分裂症的女性接受治疗经历的定性研究揭示了对这些女性所面临的多方面挑战和障碍的重要见解。研究结果表明，特定性别的因素在塑造治疗经历和结果方面起着关键作用。女性患者经常面临独特的社会压力，包括耻辱感和家庭强制，这可能会影响她们的治疗依从性和整体心理健康结果。通过解决女性面临的具体障碍并实施针对性别的护理策略，医疗系统可以显著提高土耳其东部及其他地区患有精神分裂症的女性患者的治疗可及性和治疗效果。
