Psychometric properties of the Maslach Burnout Inventory in healthcare professionals, Ancash Region, Peru.

Background: Burnout syndrome (BS) among healthcare professionals in Peru demands immediate attention. Consequently, there is a need for a validated and standardized instrument to measure and address it effectively. This study aimed to determine the psychometric properties of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) among healthcare professionals in the Ancash region of Peru. Methods: Using an instrumental design, this study included 303 subjects of both sexes (77.56% women), ranging in age from 22 to 68 years (M = 44.46, SD = 12.25), selected via purposive non-probability sampling. Appropriate content validity, internal structure validity, and item internal consistency were achieved through confirmatory factor analysis, and discriminant validity for the three dimensions was obtained. Evidence of convergent validity was found for the Emotional Exhaustion (EE) and Personal Accomplishment (PA) dimensions, with reliability values (ω > .75). Results: The EE and PA dimensions exhibited acceptable levels of reliability (ω and α > .80). However, the Depersonalization (DP) dimension demonstrated significantly lower reliability (α < .60 and ω < .50). Conclusions: A correlated three-factor model was confirmed, with most items presenting satisfactory factor loadings and inter-item correlations. Nonetheless, convergent validity was not confirmed for the DP dimension.

Psychosocial Factors and Alcohol Consumption among Students at a Public Technological Higher Education Institute in Peru / Factores psicosociales y consumo de alcohol en estudiantes de un Instituto de Educación Superior Tecnológica Público, Perú

Objective: To analyze the relationship between psychosocial factors and alcohol consumption among third-year students at a public technological higher education institute in Huaraz, Peru. Methods: The study utilized a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional and correlational design. A total of 232 students were assessed using an instrument adapted for this study, which demonstrated adequate levels of reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.82) and validity (Aiken's V = 0.92). Results: Regarding the main findings related to alcohol consumption, it was observed that 61.21 percent of the participants reported occasional alcohol consumption. In contrast, 31.48 percent reported no alcohol consumption, and 4.31 percent reported frequent consumption. In this regard, a significant relationship was identified between psychosocial factors and alcohol consumption among third-year students at a public technological higher education institute in Huaraz, Peru. Conclusions: The study concludes by examining the significant relationship between psychosocial factors, including sociodemographic, socioeconomic, sociocultural, and family variables, and alcohol consumption. Based on these findings, it is crucial to direct future research efforts towards addressing this issue(AU)

Objetivo: Analizar la relación entre los factores psicosociales y el consumo de alcohol entre estudiantes de tercer año en un Instituto de Educación Superior Tecnológica público en Huaraz, Perú. Métodos: El estudio utilizó un enfoque cuantitativo con un diseño transversal y correlacional. Se evaluó a un total de 232 estudiantes utilizando un instrumento adaptado para este estudio, el cual demostró niveles adecuados de confiabilidad (alfa de Cronbach = 0.82) y validez (V de Aiken = 0.92). Resultados: En cuanto a los principales hallazgos relacionados con el consumo de alcohol, se observó que el 61.21 por ciento de los participantes reportó un consumo ocasional de alcohol. En contraste, el 31.48% reportó no consumir alcohol y el 4.31 por ciento reportó un consumo frecuente. En ese sentido, se identificó una relación significativa entre los factores psicosociales y el consumo de alcohol entre estudiantes de tercer año en Instituto de Educación Superior Tecnológica público en Huaraz, Perú. Conclusiones: El estudio concluye examinando la relación significativa entre los factores psicosociales, incluyendo variables sociodemográficas, socioeconómicas, socioculturales y familiares, y el consumo de alcohol. Con base en estos hallazgos, es crucial dirigir futuras investigaciones para contrarrestar esta problemática(AU)

Escalas abreviadas de Depresión, Ansiedad y Estrés (DASS-21): validez, fiabilidad y equidad en adolescentes peruanos / Abbreviated Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS-21): validity, reliability and equity in Peruvian adolescents

En los últimos años se ha observado un creciente aumento de los trastornos psicológicos en la adolescencia, particularmente de ansiedad y depresión. A pesar de su importancia clínica, estos desórdenes emocionales no son abordados oportunamente, entre otras razones por la escasez de instrumentos para este grupo etario. Por ello, en este estudio de diseño instrumental se buscó analizar la validez, fiabilidad y equidad de las Escalas Abreviadas de Depresión, Ansiedad y Estrés (DASS-21). Participaron 731 adolescentes peruanos con edades entre 14 y 17 años (M = 15.46; DE = 1.00, 54% hombres), provenientes de tres instituciones educativas públicas de la provincia constitucional del Callao. Se analizaron las evidencias de validez de contenido y se examinaron estadísticamente los 21 ítems del DASS-21. El análisis factorial confirmatorio mostró la pertinencia del modelo de tres factores: X2/gl = 2.87, CFI = .91, TLI = .89, RMSEA = .05 y SRMR = .04. Se corroboró que el estrés es predictor de ansiedad (r = .88, r2= .76) y depresión (r = .86, r2 = .74), y que ansiedad y depresión (r =.86, r2 =.73) suelen manifestarse en conjunto. Los coeficientes de consistencia interna alfa y omega > .80 demuestran la alta fiabilidad de las tres escalas. Finalmente, el análisis de invarianza factorial indicó que el instrumento es equivalente según edad y sexo. Se concluye que las escalas DASS-21 cuentan con evidencias psicométricas para su aplicación como instrumento de cribado en adolescentes peruanos. No obstante, se sugiere realizar futuras investigaciones para obtener mayores evidencias de validez, fiabilidad y equidad, y elaborar datos normativos

In recent years, an increasing prevalence of psychological disorders in adolescence, particularly anxiety and depression, has been observed. Despite their clinical importance, these emotional disorders are not addressed in a timely manner, among other reasons due to the lack of instruments for this age group. For this reason, this instrumental design study sought to analyze the validity, reliability and equity of the Abbreviated Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS-21). 731 Peruvian adolescents between the ages of 14 and 17 (M = 15.46; SD = 1.00, 54% male), from three public educational institutions in the constitutional province of Callao participated. Evidence of content validity was analyzed and the 21 test items were statistically examined. Confirmatory factor analysis showed the relevance of the three-factor model: X2 / gl = 2.87, CFI = .91, TLI = .89, RMSEA = .05 and SRMR = .04. It was confirmed that stress is a predictor of anxiety (r = .88, r2 = .76) and depression (r = .86, r2 = .74), and that anxiety and depression (r = .86, r2 = .73) that these usually manifest together. The internal consistency coefficients alpha and omega > .80 demonstrate the high reliability of the three scales. Finally, the factor invariance analysis indicated that the instrument is equivalent according to age and sex. It is concluded that the DASS-21 has psychometric evidence for its use as a screening instrument in Peruvian adolescents. However, it is suggested to carry out future investigations to obtain more evidence of validity, reliability and invariance, and to elaborate normative data