%0 Journal Article
%T Views and strategies of African
%A Christian G Kohler
%A Michelle T Joy
%A Tracy H Griffith
%J Qualitative Social Work
%@ 1741-3117
%D 2019
%R 10.1177/1473325017718927
%X African-Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia than persons of other ethnic identities, necessitating an understanding of this group¡¯s perceptions of the mental health system. Interviews with 10 African-American caregivers of persons with schizophrenia underwent qualitative data analysis to elucidate perspectives on medication adherence and their caretaking roles and supports. Medication adherence-related themes (interactive strategies, organizational strategies) and non-medication-related themes (support of patient, support of caregiver) were detected. These results describe the complex role that African-American caregivers of persons with schizophrenia undertake and identify possible interventions to address related mental health disparities
%K Schizophrenia
%K qualitative
%K African-American
%K mental health
%K medication adherence
%K caregiving
%K culture
%K race
%K health disparity
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1473325017718927