Knowledge About Schizophrenia and Attitudes Towards People with Schizophrenia in Greece
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19273745 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Marina Economou (0000-0002-6742-4348, University Mental Health Research Institute, Athens University Medical School, Athens, Greece), Catherine Richardson (0000-0003-1339-8188, Panteion University), Clive Richardson (Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Athens, Greece), Christina Gramandani (University Mental Health Research Institute, Athens University Medical School, Athens, Greece), Anastassios Stalikas (0000-0001-6431-4277, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Athens, Greece), Costas Stefanis (University Mental Health Research Institute, Athens University Medical School, Athens, Greece) |
| Year | 2009 |
| Volume | 55 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 361-371 |
| Publication date | 2009-07-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Social Psychiatry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0020-7640 • E-ISSN: 1741-2854 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0020764008093957 |
| PMID | 19553365 |
| OpenAlex | W2064736205 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 16 |
| References cited | 14 |
Background: This study was the first national survey ever conducted in Greece aiming to monitor the level of stigma Greeks hold against people with schizophrenia (PWS). Aim: To investigate sources, degree of knowledge and attitudes towards PWS in Greece. Method: A cross-sectional nationwide survey was conducted by face-to-face household interviews ( n = 1,199, aged 15 years and over). Results: Television was the main source of information (65.9%). Negative portrayals of PWS were recalled by 60.5%. Only 27.7% attributed schizophrenia to a combination of psychosocial, genetic and environmental factors. Respondents believed that PWS are dangerous (74.6%), have split personalities (81.3%) and cannot work (83.2%). Regarding attitudes, a negative relationship between closeness and social distance was observed. Most respondents (92.1%) would not marry someone with schizophrenia, half (50.5%) would be disturbed by working with PWS and one third (32.9%) would feel afraid to start a conversation. Urban residence and higher education were generally associated with better knowledge and more positive attitudes towards PWS. Conclusions: Knowledge about schizophrenia in Greece is poor. The Greek public has stigmatizing attitudes towards PWS. Educational interventions should especially target rural and semi-urban residents of a lower educational level. The role of television can be crucial
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| Citations per year | 1.07 |
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| Citation span | 2011 - 2025 (15) |
| Highly cited | No |