• Mr. Divyam Sunil Nikam

Background: The cause of schizophrenia is still uncertain. Most likely, no single factor can be implicated in the etiology; rather, the disease probably results from a combination of influences that include biological factors includes genetic factors in those relatives of individual with schizophrenia have a higher probability of developing the disease. Monozygotic twins, decreasing levels of Dopamine lead to schizophrenia. The prefrontal cortex and limbic cortex may never fully develop during the pregnancy, Congested housing accommodations, inadequate nutrition, poverty, and stressful situations all factors lead to schizophrenia. The objectives of the study: 1.To assess the family history leading to schizophrenia among schizophrenic patients.2.To assess precipitating factors leading to schizophrenia among schizophrenic patients Assumption: There is certain family history and precipitating factors leading to schizophrenia. Research methodology: The Conceptual Framework of the study was based on Hildegard Peplau’s conceptual framework. The study was conducted using a non-experimental research design. In this study, the target population was Schizophrenic patients and family members. A nonprobability convenient sampling technique was adopted for this study. From this population, 60 schizophrenic patients were selected as subjects of the study. Result: The study findings of family history show that 73.33% of patients do not have a family history of schizophrenia. 11.67% of patients have second & third-degree family history of schizophrenia (uncle, father, mother, grandfather, grandmother), and 3.33% of patients have first-degree schizophrenia (Brother, sister).Conclusion: Based on the analysis of the findings of the study, the following inference was drawn. 73.33% of patients do not have a family history of schizophrenia. most of the patients are having a positive attitude towards society and family. most of the patients are having a positive attitude towards themselves. most of the patients were having moral and religious values. majority of 96.67% of schizophrenic patients had moderate pre-morbid personality score (60-90), 3.33% of them had good high pre-morbid personality score (90-120). Key Words- Family History, Precipitating Factors, Schizophrenia

"''Assessment of family history and precipitating factors leading to schizophrenia among schizophrenic patients in selected area''.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 5, page no.d763-d769, May-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2105495.pdf

"''Assessment of family history and precipitating factors leading to schizophrenia among schizophrenic patients in selected area''.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 5, page no. ppd763-d769, May-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2105495.pdf