Hubungan Pengetahuan Keluarga Tentang Gangguan Jiwa dengan Stigma Anggota Keluarga di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Caringin

Mental disorders are changes in a person's mental function that can cause suffering and hinder the fulfillment of their role in society. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the level of knowledge of family members about mental disorders and the stigma they have towards the condition in the Caringin Health Center work area.Objective: The general objective of this study is to determine the relationship between family members' knowledge about mental disorders and the stigma of family members in the Caringin Health Center work area. Method: This study used a correlational method with a sample size of 44 people selected through cluster random sampling techniques. Results: The results showed that the majority of respondents had a sufficient level of knowledge, namely 20 people (45.5%). Meanwhile, good and low levels of knowledge were found in the same number, each 12 people (27.3%). In terms of stigma, most respondents showed a moderate level of stigma, namely 27 people (61.4%), while respondents with a low level of stigma numbered 8 people (18.2%). Statistical tests using Spearman Correlation produced a P-Value = 0.014, which is smaller than 0.05.