Objective: The main aim of the study was to determine the effect of
psychoeducation program on insight of patients with schizophrenia and to
determine other factors associated with the change of the insight. Methods:
This was an interventional study of 70 patients with schizophrenia who
underwent a psychoeducation program. Diagnosis was confirmed using Mini
International Neuropsychiatric Interview (M.I.N.I). Insight was assessed
using the Schedule for the Assessment of Insight (SAI) before and after the
psychoeducation programme. Effect on insight was measured as the change
in SAI scores. Results: There was an improvement in insight after the
psychoeducation programme which was significant (p< 0.001). Patient’s age,
shorter duration of illness and no previous history of admission to mental
institution were significantly related to the improvement of insight (p< 0.05).
Conclusion: Psychoeducation is an important tool in improving insight into
illness among patients with schizophrenia. It needs to be given as early as
possible during the course of the illness.