JOURNAL ARTICLE

Researchers at Universidad San Francisco Xavier Detail Findings in Mental Health Diseases and Conditions (Translation, cultural adaptation, and content validity evaluation of a mental health literacy instrument in Bolivia).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2026. P. 925 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

This article focuses on the development and validation of a culturally adapted instrument to assess mental health literacy (MHL) in the urban context of Bolivia. Researchers from Universidad San Francisco Xavier in Sucre conducted a mixed-methods study to translate, culturally adapt, and evaluate the content validity of three scales: the Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS), the Perceived Devaluation and Discrimination Scale (PDDS), and the Mental Health Problem Recognition module (MHPR). Expert assessments and pilot testing indicated strong content validity for the final 53-item instrument, which aims to address knowledge gaps and stigma related to mental health in Bolivia and potentially other Spanish-speaking Latin American populations. The study provides a foundation for further psychometric evaluation and broader application in similar cultural contexts. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2026/03, p925
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Geography and Cartography
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:192412867
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