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O presente estudo teve como objetivos avaliar a Literacia em Saúde Mental (LSM) e o
estigma em Cuidadores Formais (CF) de adultos idosos, bem como relacionar estas duas
variáveis com as habilitações literárias e o nível socioeconómico. Trata-se de um estudo
quantitativo, descritivo, exploratório e transversal. A amostra consistiu em 125
indivíduos, CF de adultos idosos que residem e, exercem em Estruturas Residenciais
para Pessoas Idosas (ERPI), no distrito de Castelo Branco. Estes apresentam idades
compreendidas entre os 22 e os 66 anos (M=48.42; DP=11.09), com uma prevalência
significativa do sexo feminino (94.4% de mulheres e 5.6% de homens). Os participantes
responderam ao Questionário de Literacia em Saúde Mental – jovem adulto (LSMq –
jovem adulto) e ao Questionário de Atribuição (AQ-9). A amostra revelou níveis
moderados de LSM, mas também existência de estigma. Foram encontradas algumas
relações entre fatores da LSM e estigma com as habilitações literárias e o nível
socioeconómico, bem como relações negativas entre a LSM e o estigma. O modelo de
regressão linear múltipla explicou 6.3% da variabilidade do Fator 2 da LSM (Crenças
erróneas/estereótipos). Este estudo acrescenta uma importante contribuição à
investigação no que concerne a estas variáveis em CF de adultos idosos em Portugal e,
destaca a importância de desenvolver intervenções que visem aumentar a LSM e reduzir
o estigma nos contextos de ERPI.
The present study aimed to assess Mental Health Literacy (MHL) and stigma in Formal Caregivers (FC) of older adults, as well as relate these two variables with education level and socioeconomic status. The study can be classified as quantitative, descriptive, exploratory and cross-sectional. The sample consisted of 125 individuals, FC of older adults living, and working in Residential Structures for Elder People (RSEP), in the district of Castelo Branco. They have ages ranging from 22 to 66 years (M=48.42; SD=11.09), with a significant prevalence of females (94.4% females and 5.6% males). Participants answered the Mental Health Literacy Questionnaire – young adult (MHLq – young adult) and the Attribution Questionnaire (AQ-9). The sample revealed moderate levels of MHL, but also existence of stigma. Some correlations were found between MHL factors and stigma, with education level and socioeconomic status, as well as negative correlations between MHL and stigma. The multiple linear regression model explained 6.3% of the MHL Factor 2 (Erroneous beliefs/stereotypes) variability. This study adds an important contribution to research regarding these variables in FC of older adults in Portugal and highlights the importance of developing interventions aimed at increasing MHL and reducing stigma in RSEP settings.
The present study aimed to assess Mental Health Literacy (MHL) and stigma in Formal Caregivers (FC) of older adults, as well as relate these two variables with education level and socioeconomic status. The study can be classified as quantitative, descriptive, exploratory and cross-sectional. The sample consisted of 125 individuals, FC of older adults living, and working in Residential Structures for Elder People (RSEP), in the district of Castelo Branco. They have ages ranging from 22 to 66 years (M=48.42; SD=11.09), with a significant prevalence of females (94.4% females and 5.6% males). Participants answered the Mental Health Literacy Questionnaire – young adult (MHLq – young adult) and the Attribution Questionnaire (AQ-9). The sample revealed moderate levels of MHL, but also existence of stigma. Some correlations were found between MHL factors and stigma, with education level and socioeconomic status, as well as negative correlations between MHL and stigma. The multiple linear regression model explained 6.3% of the MHL Factor 2 (Erroneous beliefs/stereotypes) variability. This study adds an important contribution to research regarding these variables in FC of older adults in Portugal and highlights the importance of developing interventions aimed at increasing MHL and reducing stigma in RSEP settings.
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Adulto Idoso Cuidador Formal Estigma Literacia em Saúde Mental