ArticleInternational journal for equity in health2025
Healthcare attitudes toward depression in Latin America: a latent class analysis from Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela using the Spanish-validated revised depression attitude questionnaire (SR-DAQ).
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- Burden, Incidence, and Spatial Distribution of Schizophrenia in Ecuador (2010-2021): A Nationwide Hospital Discharge Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Observational
- Spatiotemporal trends in hospitalizations and mortality due to mental disorders in Ecuador (2014-2023): a national epidemiological study.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundDepression significantly impacts health systems worldwide, particularly in Latin America, where cultural stigmatization and misconceptions about mental health deter individuals from seeking help. Healthcare professionals' attitudes toward depression may affect its prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
objectiveTo categorize Latin American healthcare professionals' attitudes towards diagnosis and management of depression in subgroups using the Spanish-validated Revised Depression Attitude Questionnaire (SR-DAQ).
methodsA cross-sectional study surveyed 2,409 professionals using SR-DAQ from 2019 to 2022. Latent class analysis and multinomial logistic regression were used to identify attitude classes and explore demographic influences.
resultsAmong our sample, four attitude classes were identified: Depression Skeptics (21%), Depression Cautious (33%), Depression Neutrals (18%), and Depression Advocates (28%). Gender and medical subspecialty significantly influenced class membership, with females and mental health specialists more likely to be part of the Advocates.
conclusionThe study reveals varied attitudes towards depression among Latin American healthcare professionals, suggesting the need for tailored public health strategies to enhance effective depression care and management.
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