Türkoğlu Dikmen, Sema NurYüksel, ArzuBahadır Yılmaz, Emel2022-04-142022-04-142022https:/dx.doi.org/10.1111/ppc.13086https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12451/9292Purpose: The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of medication adherence on psychosocial adjustment to body weight, image, and self-esteem in patients with schizophrenia. Design and methods: This cross-sectional and correlational study consisted of 154 patients with schizophrenia registered in a Community Mental Health Center. Findings: The patients had moderate psychosocial adjustment to body weight, image, and self-esteem, and 56.5% had poor medication adherence. There was a significant positive correlation between participants' medication adherence and psychosocial adjustment to body weight, image, and self-esteem. Practice implications: Psychiatric nurses should support patients regarding medication adherence, and psychosocial adjustment to body weight, image, and self-esteem. Keywords: body image; body weight; medication adherence; psychosocial adjustment; schizophrenia; self-esteem.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessBody ImageBody WeightMedication AdherencePsychosocial AdjustmentSchizophreniaSelf?esteemArticle----10.1111/ppc.1308635388488N/AWOS:000778747000001Q2