Validation of the CONSULT-PSYCHIATR Scale: reasons for reluctance to seek psychiatric consultation among workers in Peru
By
Christian R. Mejia
Gianella Vera
Oscar Mamani
Victor Serna-Alarcón
Jaime A. Yáñez
Neal M. Davies
María J. Erazo-Muñoz
Leonel Vega-Pérez
Camilo Vega-Useche
July 8, 2026
Clinical Scorecard: Assessment of the CONSULT-PSYCHIATR Scale: Factors Influencing Workers' Hesitance to Pursue Psychiatric Consultation in Peru
At a Glance
Category Detail
Condition Reluctance to attend psychiatric consultation Key Mechanisms Stigma, interpersonal concerns, practical barriers Target Population Workers in Peru Care Setting Occupational health research and workplace mental health initiatives
Key Highlights
Development of the CONSULT-PSYCHIATR scale to assess reluctance to seek psychiatric care High content validity and internal consistency demonstrated in study Exploratory factor analysis supported a one-factor structure explaining 80.96% of variance 46.95% of participants provided constant responses, prompting sensitivity analyses Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Workers in Peru
Identifying modifiable reasons for reluctance to attend psychiatric consultations
Clinical Best Practices
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