The stigma towards mental illness: Portuguese validation of the Opening Minds Stigma Scale for Healthcare Providers (OMS-HC)

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2024

Authors

Moreira, MBP (Author) Other; Pereira, HP (Author) Other; Torres, IN (Author) Other; Marina, S (Author) Other; Ricou, Miguel (Author) FMUP

Journal

Title: Frontiers in Psychology

Vol. 15

ISSN: 1664-1078

Publisher: Frontiers Media

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ISI Web of Knowledge - 1 Citation

Scopus - 2 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-010-1SW

DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1359483

Abstract (EN): Background Stigma toward mental illness significantly contributes to a lower quality of healthcare that can be provided. There are few studies on this topic in Portugal, so validating a scale that can evaluate and study the stigma is paramount. The aim of this study was to validate the Opening Minds Stigma Scale for Portuguese healthcare professionals.Methods A total of 503 participants were included in this study, and the majority was female (81.1%). The sample consisted mainly of psychologists (39.4%) and physicians (30.8%). Reliability and validity analyses were conducted and included exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA).Results Our results suggest that a 12-item model was the most appropriate (RMSEA = 0.026, SRMR = 0.057, CFI = 0.979, TLI = 0.973, GFI = 0.955) compared to our 15-item model and the original model. Items 8, 9 and 10 were removed. The 12-item scale's internal consistency was adequate (alpha = 0.71; omega = 0.72).Conclusion The 12-item model of the scale showed good reliability and validity and is appropriate for use with Portuguese healthcare professionals.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 8