Mwaba K, Molamu R B
Department of Psychology, University of North West.
Curationis. 1998 Mar;21(1):55-7. doi: 10.4102/curationis.v21i1.617.
The aim of the present study was to identify factors that are perceived by recovering psychiatric patients as contributing to their relapse. The participants were a convenient sample of out-patients at a psychiatric hospital in Mafikeng, north west South Africa. The sample consisted of 15 males and 15 females, aged 18 to 60 years (mean age = 38.7 years). The research data was collected using a questionnaire and non-structured interview. The results showed that 43 percent of the patients attributed their relapse to inability to adhere to prescribed medical intervention. Patients also attributed relapse to lack of social support (20 percent), grief following the loss of a close family member (20 percent), and lack of employment (17 percent). It is recommended that a more integrated approach aimed at providing effective social support be considered in relapse prevention.
本研究的目的是确定康复中的精神病患者认为会导致其复发的因素。参与者是南非西北部马菲金一家精神病院的门诊患者，选取该样本是为了方便研究。样本包括15名男性和15名女性，年龄在18至60岁之间（平均年龄 = 38.7岁）。研究数据通过问卷调查和非结构化访谈收集。结果显示，43%的患者将复发归因于无法坚持规定的医疗干预。患者还将复发归因于缺乏社会支持（20%）、失去亲密家庭成员后的悲痛（20%）以及失业（17%）。建议在预防复发方面考虑采用更综合的方法，旨在提供有效的社会支持。
