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THE RELATİONSHİP BETWEEN TREATMENT ADHERENCE AND ANTİPSYCHOTİC DRUG SİDE EFFECTS AND SEXUAL DYSFUNCTİON İN PATİENTS WİTH SCHİZOPHRENİA
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Background/Aims:
Schizophrenia is a chronic psychiatric disorder in which treatment adherence plays a critical role in disease management. This study aimed to examine the effects of antipsychotic drug side effects and sexual dysfunction on treatment adherence among married outpatients with schizophrenia.
Methods:
This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 70 patients receiving outpatient treatment at three different healthcare institutions in Sivas. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale, the Liverpool University Neuroleptic Side Effect Rating Scale, and the Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale. Statistical analyses included Chi-square, correlation, t-test, Mann–Whitney U, Kruskal–Wallis H, Durbin–Watson, and linear regression tests.
Results:
All patients experienced at least one side effect, with psychological, extrapyramidal, red herring, and hormonal side effects being the most common. Among participants, 64.3% showed moderate adherence and 27.1% showed low adherence to treatment. Sexual dysfunction was observed in both genders, and a weak but statistically significant negative correlation was found between sexual dysfunction and treatment adherence, particularly in female patients (r = −0.341, p < 0.05). Additionally, treatment adherence decreased as the severity of side effects increased (p < 0.05).
Conclusions:
Antipsychotic drug side effects and sexual dysfunction negatively affect treatment adherence in patients with schizophrenia. Identifying and managing these factors may contribute to improving treatment adherence and clinical outcomes.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Kaynakça
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Sağlık Hizmetleri ve Sistemleri (Diğer)
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yayımlanma Tarihi
28 Mayıs 2026
Gönderilme Tarihi
16 Nisan 2026
Kabul Tarihi
19 Mayıs 2026
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2026 Cilt: 16 Sayı: 3
APA
Kurtaran, D., & Kelleci, M. (2026). THE RELATİONSHİP BETWEEN TREATMENT ADHERENCE AND ANTİPSYCHOTİC DRUG SİDE EFFECTS AND SEXUAL DYSFUNCTİON İN PATİENTS WİTH SCHİZOPHRENİA. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, 16(3), 162-168. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1932143
AMA
1.Kurtaran D, Kelleci M. THE RELATİONSHİP BETWEEN TREATMENT ADHERENCE AND ANTİPSYCHOTİC DRUG SİDE EFFECTS AND SEXUAL DYSFUNCTİON İN PATİENTS WİTH SCHİZOPHRENİA. Journal of Contemporary Medicine. 2026;16(3):162-168. doi:10.16899/jcm.1932143
Chicago
Kurtaran, Deniz, ve Meral Kelleci. 2026. “THE RELATİONSHİP BETWEEN TREATMENT ADHERENCE AND ANTİPSYCHOTİC DRUG SİDE EFFECTS AND SEXUAL DYSFUNCTİON İN PATİENTS WİTH SCHİZOPHRENİA”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 16 (3): 162-68. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1932143.
EndNote
Kurtaran D, Kelleci M (01 Mayıs 2026) THE RELATİONSHİP BETWEEN TREATMENT ADHERENCE AND ANTİPSYCHOTİC DRUG SİDE EFFECTS AND SEXUAL DYSFUNCTİON İN PATİENTS WİTH SCHİZOPHRENİA. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 16 3 162–168.
IEEE
[1]D. Kurtaran ve M. Kelleci, “THE RELATİONSHİP BETWEEN TREATMENT ADHERENCE AND ANTİPSYCHOTİC DRUG SİDE EFFECTS AND SEXUAL DYSFUNCTİON İN PATİENTS WİTH SCHİZOPHRENİA”, Journal of Contemporary Medicine, c. 16, sy 3, ss. 162–168, May. 2026, doi: 10.16899/jcm.1932143.
ISNAD
Kurtaran, Deniz - Kelleci, Meral. “THE RELATİONSHİP BETWEEN TREATMENT ADHERENCE AND ANTİPSYCHOTİC DRUG SİDE EFFECTS AND SEXUAL DYSFUNCTİON İN PATİENTS WİTH SCHİZOPHRENİA”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 16/3 (01 Mayıs 2026): 162-168. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1932143.
JAMA
1.Kurtaran D, Kelleci M. THE RELATİONSHİP BETWEEN TREATMENT ADHERENCE AND ANTİPSYCHOTİC DRUG SİDE EFFECTS AND SEXUAL DYSFUNCTİON İN PATİENTS WİTH SCHİZOPHRENİA. Journal of Contemporary Medicine. 2026;16:162–168.
MLA
Kurtaran, Deniz, ve Meral Kelleci. “THE RELATİONSHİP BETWEEN TREATMENT ADHERENCE AND ANTİPSYCHOTİC DRUG SİDE EFFECTS AND SEXUAL DYSFUNCTİON İN PATİENTS WİTH SCHİZOPHRENİA”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, c. 16, sy 3, Mayıs 2026, ss. 162-8, doi:10.16899/jcm.1932143.
Vancouver
1.Deniz Kurtaran, Meral Kelleci. THE RELATİONSHİP BETWEEN TREATMENT ADHERENCE AND ANTİPSYCHOTİC DRUG SİDE EFFECTS AND SEXUAL DYSFUNCTİON İN PATİENTS WİTH SCHİZOPHRENİA. Journal of Contemporary Medicine. 01 Mayıs 2026;16(3):162-8. doi:10.16899/jcm.1932143