Análisis psicométrico y adaptación de la escala de actitudes comunitarias hacia la enfermedad mental (CAMI) en una muestra chilena

Abstract

r e S u m e n El estigma está considerado como el principal obstáculo para la recuperación de las personas que sufren trastornos mentales (TM). La presente investigación tuvo el objetivo de analizar las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de actitudes comunitarias hacia la enfermedad mental (CAMI), que evalúa el estigma del público hacia las personas con TM. Se tomaron dos muestras por conveniencia, la primera compuesta por 399 personas y la segunda por 350. Los resultados indican que el instrumento final posee dos factores: "aceptación" y "rechazo a la instalación de centros de salud mental en la comunidad", cada uno compuesto por cinco ítems. Los índices del ajuste del modelo obtenido en el análisis factorial confirmatorio, así como la consistencia interna del instrumento son adecuados.Palabras clave estigma; escala; trastorno mental a B S t r a C t Stigma is considered as the main obstacle for the recovery of people with mental illnesses (MI). The current research was aimed to analyze the psychometric properties of the Scale of Community Attitudes towards Mental Ill (CAMI) that assesses the stigma of the public towards people with MI. Two convenience samples were taken. The first sample was composed by 399 people and the second one, by 350. Outcomes indicate that the final instrument has two factors: "Acceptance" and "Rejection to the implementation of mental health centers in the community". Each factor is composed of five items. Adjustment indices of the model obtained from the combinatory factorial analysis, as well as the internal consistence of the instrument are adequate.

Development and evaluation of psychometric properties of the Humanized Care Behaviors in Health Personnel Scale.

“…Three measures were used: (1) The Chilean adaptation of the Community Attitudes Toward Mental Illness (CAMI) scale (Grandón et al, 2016). This scale has two factors: “Acceptance” and “Rejection of the installation of mental health centers in the community.” (2) The Attitudes Scale of Health Care Professionals toward people with a diagnosis of Mental Illness Escala de Actitudes de Profesionales de la Salud hacia personas con diagnóstico de Trastorno Mental (EAPS-TM) measures the attitudes of health care professionals toward people with a mental disorder (Vielma-Aguilera et al, 2021).…”

“…Three measures were used: (1) The Chilean adaptation of the Community Attitudes Toward Mental Illness (CAMI) scale (Grando ´n et al, 2016). This scale has two factors: "Acceptance" and "Rejection of the installation of mental health centers in the community."…”

An Integrative Program to Reduce Stigma in Primary Healthcare Workers Toward People With Diagnosis of Severe Mental Disorders: A Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

“…The response is a Likert-type format that is based on five alternatives that range from totally agree to totally disagree. The original scale was adapted and validated for use in the Chilean population (76). The scale is made up of two factors, “acceptance” and “rejection of the installation of mental healthcare centers in the community,” each composed of five items.…”

Reducing stigma towards mental disorder in social education students through case studies and problem-based learning

“…Based on the Scale of Opinions on Mental Illness (Cohen & Struening, 1962), the CAMI scale has been used to assess the attitudes of the general population towards individuals with a mental disorder across four dimensions: authoritarianism, benevolence, social restraint and mental health ideology (Grandón Fernández et al, 2016). Each subscale has 10 items, including five positive statements and five negative statements that are rated on a Likert scale scored: 1= Strongly agree, 2= Agree, 3= Neither agree nor disagree, 4= Disagree, 5= Strongly disagree.…”

“…The negative effects of stigma towards people with mental disorder can influence all areas of life, such as learning, working and socializing, making it a barrier for people with mental disorder to achieve their goals (Brouwers, 2020;Corrigan, 2003). Stigma is one of the main obstacles to recovery for people suffering from mental disorder (Grandón Fernández et al, 2016). For instance, individuals with mental disorder are often considered to be dangerous or responsible for their disabilities as they relate to non-adherence and disruption of drug treatment (Sirey, 2001).…”