The effect of medication adherence on psychosocial adjustment to body weight, image, and self‐esteem in patients with schizophrenia

Abstract

Purpose The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of medication adherence on psychosocial adjustment to body weight, image, and self‐esteem in patients with schizophrenia. Design and Methods This cross‐sectional and correlational study consisted of 154 patients with schizophrenia registered in a Community Mental Health Center. Findings The patients had moderate psychosocial adjustment to body weight, image, and self‐esteem, and 56.5% had poor medication adherence. There was a significant positive correlation between participants' medication adherence and psychosocial adjustment to body weight, image, and self‐esteem. Practice Implications Psychiatric nurses should support patients regarding medication adherence, and psychosocial adjustment to body weight, image, and self‐esteem.

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