Introduction: Schizophrenia is a type of psychosis which disturbs one's function through its ‎destructive effects on mind, behavior and personal interaction. More than ‎‏70%‏‎ of schizophrenic ‎patients are living with their families. Lack of correct cares of caregivers causes repeated and ‎decreases patient’s physical and mental abilities. Studying the weal points of caregivers' attitudes ‎can provide the physical and spiritual comfort to patients.‎

Objective: This study aimed to determine the attitudes of care givers of schizophrenic patients ‎referring to Kerman Shahid Beheshti hospital regarding their method of caring for patient at home ‎in ‎‏2005‏‎.‎

 Methods: In this analytical and descriptive study, ‎‏196‏‎ care givers of schizophrenic patients were ‎selected by convenience sampling during a period of five months. For data gathering, a two-part ‎researcher- made demographic (patient and caregiver) questionnaire was used. Data were gathered ‎by structured interview and analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistic tests such as T-test ‎and One-way ANOVA.‎ Results: Findings showed mean score of caregivers' attitude was ‎‏14‏‎.‎‏39‏‎(SD=‎‏1/8‏‎) which is a ‎moderate and positive attitude. There was a statistically significant relationship between mean score ‎of caregivers' attitude and patient employment (p<‎‏0‏‎.‎‏04‏‎) and level of education (p<‎‏0‏‎.‎‏001‏‎) and also ‎between mean score of caregivers' attitude with his job status (p<‎‏0‏‎.‎‏03‏‎), instruction history of ‎caregiver (p<‎‏0‏‎.‎‏01‏‎) and caregiver's economic status (p<‎‏0‏‎.‎‏001‏‎).‎

Conclusion: Based on moderate attitude of caregivers about method of caring, it can be said that ‎they have the motivation for proper care giving. Caregivers' attitude can be elevated through public ‎and family education regarding home care using public media and mass communication tools.‎