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T1 The stigma of mental health problems: A cross-sectional study in a representative sample of Spain
A1 González-Sanguino, Clara
A1 Santos-Olmo, Ana Belén
A1 Zamorano, Sara
A1 Sánchez-Iglesias, Iván
A1 Muñoz López, Manuel
AB Background: Mental health stigma is a relevant phenomenon with implications for the people who suffer from it. Despite its importance, no studies have been carried out in Spain at national level with a representative sample of the population.Aims: The aim of this research is to analyze the stigma associated with MHPs in a representative sample of the Spanish population for the first time.Method: A cross-sectional quantitative descriptive study was carried out with a representative sample of the population (N = 2746). Descriptive analyses and regressions are carried out on the different dimensions of stigma such as attitude, attribution and intention of social distance.Results: Medium levels of stigma are obtained in stigmatizing attitudes and attributions, and medium-low levels in the intention of social distance. The best predictors of stigma in its different dimensions are attitudes, attributions and intention of social distance themselves. Progressive political ideology is related to less stigma in all dimensions. Knowing someone with mental health problems and talking openly about it together with higher education are also relevant protectors. Mixed results are obtained regarding age, gender and help-seeking.Conclusion: National programs and campaigns focused on attitudes, attributions and behavioral intentions are necessary to reduce the stigma still present in Spanish society.
SN 0020-7640
YR 2023
FD 2023
LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/64568
UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/64568
LA eng
NO González Sanguino C, Santos-Olmo AB, Zamorano S, Sánchez-Iglesias I, Muñoz López M. The stigma of mental health problems: A cross-sectional study in a representative sample of Spain. Int J Soc Psychiatry. 2023 Dec;69(8):1928-1937. doi: 10.1177/00207640231180124
DS UVaDOC
RD 14-may-2024