Factors Related to Physical Health Monitoring in Community-Dwelling Patients with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder / 대한정신분열병학회지
Korean Journal of Schizophrenia Research
; : 14-20, 2019.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-738912
Responsible library:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To identify factors related to physical health monitoring of patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorder.METHODS:
A total of 172 patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorder registered in mental health welfare centers and rehabilitation facilities in Gwangju were recruited. Physical health monitoring was defined by two health behaviors; fasting blood tests within recent 2 years in all participants and routine medical check-ups covered by national insurance within recent 5 years in participants aged 40 years or older. Demographic and clinical characteristics including overweight, metabolic syndrome and knowledge about physical illness were compared according to physical health monitoring.RESULTS:
Prevalence of overweight and metabolic syndrome were 62.8% and 40.1%, respectively. The rates of fasting blood tests and routine medical check-ups were 34.9% and 67.9%, respectively. The rates of fasting blood tests were significantly higher in general hospital and university hospital compared to mental hospital or private clinic. Rates of routine medical check-ups were significantly lower in individuals using daily rehabilitation service and smokers. Knowledge about cancer and chronic illness were significantly better in individuals receiving routine medical check-ups compared with those not receiving it.CONCLUSION:
Education about physical health should be integrated to mental health service in community mental health center.
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Health context:
SDG3 - Target 3A Strengthen the implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
Health problem:
Education, Communication, Training and Public Awareness
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Rehabilitation
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Schizophrenia
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Health Behavior
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Smoking
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Mental Health
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Chronic Disease
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Prevalence
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Fasting
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Education
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Overweight
Type of study:
Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Schizophrenia Research
Year:
2019
Document type:
Article