EXAMINING THE ATTITUDE OF NURSES TOWARDSPSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HOSPITALSOF RAWALPINDI AND ISLAMABAD

Abstract

Background:
The significance of nurses' attitudes towards psychiatric patients cannot be overstated, as these
attitudes profoundly influence the quality of care and patient outcomes within mental health settings.
In the bustling urban centers of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Pakistan, where both public and private
hospitals cater to diverse patient populations, understanding the nuances of nurses' attitudes towards psychiatric patients is essential for enhancing mental healthcare delivery.
Objective:
To Exam the attitude of Nurses towards Psychiatric patients in Public and private hospitals
Methodology:
This cross sectional analytical study done on 119 subjects. Data was collected via validated questionnaire after approval from ethical committee. The result showed that 18-2 years old subjects were 8(7.3%),27- 35 years subjects were 18(16.5%),26(23.9%) have age 3-45 years old, 46-54 years old subjects were 2(29.4%) and 55-60 years old subjects were 25(22.9%).The result illustrated that male were 28(25.7%) and Female were 81(74.3%). The results demonstrated that 31(28.4%) subjects were from Public Sector hospital Islamabad 23(21.1%) subjects were from private sector hospital Islamabad,28(25.7%) subjects were Public sector hospital Rawalpindi and 27(24.8%) subjects were from Private sector hospital Rawalpindi.
Conclusion: In conclusion, addressing nurses' attitudes toward mental illness requires a multifaceted approach that acknowledges the cultural context, values diversity, and prioritizes the human rights and dignity of all individuals.