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Jagadisha Thirthalli1, Chennaveerachari Naveen Kumar

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India. jagatth@yahoo.com

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Global Health
  • Social Science

Background:

  • Schizophrenia leads to significant stigma and disability, influenced by sociocultural factors.
  • These consequences disproportionately affect individuals in developing countries.
  • Existing literature primarily focuses on stigma and disability in schizophrenia within these regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on stigma and disability in schizophrenia within developing countries.
  • To identify gaps in research regarding the determinants and interventions for stigma and disability.
  • To provide a narrative overview of the current state of knowledge.

Main Methods:

  • A narrative review of English-language literature was conducted.
  • Searches were performed on PubMed and Scopus databases.
  • Studies were sourced from developing countries, focusing on schizophrenia, stigma, and disability.

Main Results:

  • Literature predominantly originates from India, with limited contributions from other developing nations.
  • Schizophrenia-related stigma is widespread among patients, families, communities, and professionals.
  • Antipsychotic medication and psychosocial interventions show preliminary promise in reducing disability.

Conclusions:

  • There is a critical need for comprehensive, prospective studies in developing countries to identify stigma and disability determinants.
  • Intervention models designed to mitigate these adverse outcomes require development and rigorous testing based on research findings.