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M.ª Ángeles Quesada Cubo
El estigma hacia las personas con problemas de salud mental constituye un fenó-meno complejo y multidimensional que continúa limitando su inclusión social. Este estudio cuantitativo analiza la interacción entre conocimientos, actitudes y conductas vinculadas al estigma, comparando a profesionales de salud mental con población general residente cerca de centros especializados. Se utilizaron tres escalas validadas: Mental Health Knowledge Schedule (MAKS), Community Attitudes Toward the Mentally Ill (CAMI) y Reported and Intended Behaviour Scale (RIBS). Asimismo, se examina el impacto de variables sociodemográficas como sexo, edad, nivel educativo, formación y contacto previo. Los resultados muestran que, aunque profesionales poseen mayor conocimiento, ello no implica actitudes más inclusivas, lo que resalta la necesidad de intervenciones que inte-gren dimensiones emocionales y conductuales. Se identifican patrones más posi-tivos en mujeres, personas jóvenes y con mayor nivel educativo. Se propone un enfoque salutogénico para promover visiones más empáticas y transformadoras de la salud mental.
Stigma toward people with mental health problems constitutes a complex and multidimensional phenomenon that continues to limit their social inclusion. This quantitative study analyzes the interaction between knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to stigma, comparing mental health professionals with the general population living near specialized centers. Three validated scales were used: the Mental Health Knowledge Schedule (MAKS), the Community Attitudes Toward the Mentally Ill (CAMI), and the Reported and Intended Behaviour Scale (RIBS). The impact of sociodemographic variables such as sex, age, educational level, training, and prior contact was also examined. The results show that al-though professionals possess greater knowledge, this does not necessarily trans-late into more inclusive attitudes, highlighting the need for interventions that integrate emotional and behavioral dimensions. More positive patterns were identified among women, younger individuals, and those with higher education levels. A salutogenic approach is proposed to promote more empathetic and transformative views of mental health.
