STIGMATIZATION OF HEALTHCARE PERSONNEL TOWARDS USERS WITH MENTAL DISORDERS IN CHILE

Authors

  • Victoria Rosado-Berdugo Unidad de posgrado, programa magíster en salud pública, Universidad Adventista de Chile. https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8062-5936
  • Sandra Henríquez-Figueroa Unidad de posgrado, programa magíster en salud pública, Universidad Adventista de Chile. - Departamento de Enfermería, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Adventista de Chile. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9156-8037
  • Paulina Vargas-Chávez Departamento de Enfermería, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud y de los Alimentos, Universidad del Bío-Bío, Chillán, Chile. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1301-7488

Abstract

Objective: Determine the levels of stigmatization of health personnel towards users with mental health disorders in a Primary Health Care Center in Chile. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out in a Primary Health Care Center with a sample of 61 officials selected through stratified random sampling. The Opening Minds Stigma Scale for Health Care Providers questionnaire, validated in Chile, was used, administered through an electronic form. The data were analyzed using Jamovi statistical software, obtaining frequencies, percentages for qualitative variables and measures of central tendency and dispersion for quantitative variables. Results: 59% of health personnel are willing to work with colleagues with controlled mental illnesses. However, 36.1% perceive users with mental disorders as a potential risk to the population. Furthermore, 77.1% are in favor of hiring people with controlled mental illnesses if they are the best candidates for the job. Conclusion: A moderate trend of stigmatization by health personnel is observed, which becomes evident when answering specific questions, which underlines the need for awareness and training in psychosocial skills.

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29.12.2025

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Rosado-Berdugo , V., Henríquez-Figueroa, S., & Vargas-Chávez, P. (2025). STIGMATIZATION OF HEALTHCARE PERSONNEL TOWARDS USERS WITH MENTAL DISORDERS IN CHILE. Panamerican Journal of Neuropsychology, 19(3), 121–130. Retrieved from https://www.cnps.cl/index.php/cnps/article/view/602

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Vol. 19 No. 3 (2025): CNPs

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