A STUDY TO ASSESS THE MYTHS REGARDING MENTAL ILLNESS AMONG PRIMARY CAREGIVERS OF MENTALLY ILL PATIENTS AT SELECTED HOSPITAL IN BHOPAL (M.P).

Minu.S.Nair

Volume : VIII, Issue : IV, April - 2019

A STUDY TO ASSESS THE MYTHS REGARDING MENTAL ILLNESS AMONG PRIMARY CAREGIVERS OF MENTALLY ILL PATIENTS AT SELECTED HOSPITAL IN BHOPAL (M.P).

Minu. S. Nair

Abstract :

This study aimed at assessing the myths regarding mental illness among the primary caregivers of mentally ill patients. Mental illness is always subject to negative attitude and prejudice all over the world. The non experimental descriptive design was used for the study. A total of 30 primary caregivers were selected through convenient sampling technique. The data was collected through a pre validated questionnaire, used in previous other studies developed to assess the myths. The result suggested of the presence of myths among the caregivers and association with socio demographic variables.