Video-Based Psychoeducation as an Intervention to Improve Caregiver Coping Mechanisms in Schizophrenia: A Quasi-Experimental
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https://doi.org/10.64137/31079377/IJMSD-V2I2P101Keywords:
Video-Based Psychoeducation, Caregiver Coping, Schizophrenia, Quasi-Experimental, Mental HealthAbstract
Schizophrenia is a chronic psychiatric disorder that imposes a substantial burden on family caregivers, often affecting their coping capacity and psychological well-being. Accessible and scalable caregiver-focused interventions remain limited, particularly in low-resource settings. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of video-based psychoeducation in improving coping mechanisms among caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia. A pre-experimental study using a one-group pretest–posttest design was conducted at Rumah Sakit Khusus Jiwa Soeprapto, Bengkulu, Indonesia. A total of 20 caregivers were initially recruited using accidental sampling; however, 19 complete datasets were included in the final analysis. Data were collected before and after the intervention using an observation checklist assessing coping mechanisms. Normality was assessed using the Shapiro–Wilk test, and due to non-normal data distribution, the Wilcoxon signed-rank test was applied. The results showed a statistically significant improvement in coping mechanisms following the intervention (Z = -2.236, p = 0.025). No participants demonstrated a decline in coping scores, while a proportion showed improvement, and most remained stable. Video-based psychoeducation appears to be a feasible and effective intervention to enhance caregiver coping mechanisms. Its integration into mental health services may strengthen caregiver resilience and support better patient care outcomes.
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