Conclusion
Female family caregivers of persons with schizophrenia had complicated feelings which lasted from onset of the illness to the present time. Although their attitude toward schizophrenia changes, they experienced prolong hardships and emotional conflict, lived with haunting prejudice, and were dissatisfied with the community care system. On the other hand, families had strength to overcome considerable adversity. Community mental health nursing for family caregivers needs to be improved by focusing on accepting families’ unique experiences along with their histories with persons with schizophrenia.