Kassaye, Demelash (PhD)Ayele, Salem2019-03-112023-11-042019-03-112023-11-042015-06http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/16670This paper described the lived experience offCllnilies living with schizophrenic loved ones with the aim a/understanding their awareness aholli schizophrenia and their day /0 day interaction with their schizophrenic loved ones. The coping mechanisms families lise in tillle of relapse and the effect of schizophrenia on their evelyday living was also covered. MetilOdologically, the research was in/orllled by qualitative case sWdy approach. The study was undertaken utilizing an in-depth interview. Ten participants were plllposely selected and interviewed. The key findings of the research indicated that participants have different understanding about the cause of schizophrenia. They associated the illness with evil spirit, work related stress as well as substance lise and addictioll. TheJilldings of this study a/so indicated thaI caregivers come across various forms of challenges ill dealing and Iivil1g with th eir schizophrenic loved ones. These challenges include personal, social, economical and emotional problems. As the stltdy indicated the challenges par/iel/xlnts encountered are multi dimensional and interrelated. As a resll!t holistic interventions are needed at difrerent levels such as individual, fam ily, societv and organizationalleve!s. The interventions should be designed and implemented to ensure basic illformation alld understanding about the nGflire of the illness, course and outcome of treatments as well as advocacy for work place legal protection, social services provision, and mental health treatment centers expansion.enexperience offCllnilies livingwith schizophrenic loved ones with the aim a/understandingThesis