Refractory schizophrenia: quality of life and associated factors/Esquizofrenia refratária: qualidade de vida e fatores associados

• Published in: Acta paulista de enfermagem Vol. 29; no. 1; p. 60
• Main Authors: de Freitas, Pedro Henrique Batista, Pinto, Jeizziani Aparecida Ferreira, Nunes, Fernanda Daniela Dornelas, e Souza, Andreia Roberta Silva, Machado, Richardson Miranda
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sao Paulo Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Escola Paulista de Enfermagem 01.01.2016
• ISSN: 0103-2100; 1982-0194
• DOI: 10.1590/1982-0194201600009

This paper aims to analyze the quality of life of people with refractory schizophrenia using clozapine, and its associated factors. A cross-sectional study, conducted in the extended western region of Minas Gerais, which included patients with refractory schizophrenia using the antipsychotic, clozapine. For the measurement of quality of life, the Quality of Life Scale was used, specific for patients with schizophrenia. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed. A total of 72 patients with a mean age of 42.9 years was part of the study. The overall score of the Quality of Life Scale indicated compromised quality of life, with a greater impairment in the social network domain (median = 2.36). The logistic regression analysis showed factors associated with a better quality of life. Low quality of life in patients with refractory schizophrenia was found. Physical activity, family income over three times the minimum wage, and having children were associated with a better quality of life.