Exposición a información asociado a estrés, ansiedad y depresión en adultos mayores
AbstractTheoretical framework: During the pandemic, the elderly population was exposed to risks and premature death due to the virus. In addition, they were exposed to true or false information that could cause some alteration in mood and mental state. Objective: To determine the association between...
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2026
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| Sumario: | AbstractTheoretical framework: During the pandemic, the elderly population was exposed to risks and premature death due to the virus. In addition, they were exposed to true or false information that could cause some alteration in mood and mental state. Objective: To determine the association between stress, anxiety and depression in older adults and exposure to information about covid-19 through the media during the pandemic in the cities of Puno and Juliaca, Peru. Methods: Quantitative, cross-sectional and analytical study with 116 older adults through a web-based survey using the instruments of demographic profile, perceived stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms. Results: Predominance of women, married or cohabiting, with own home, with primary education and decreased income. The mean stress was 23.03 ± 7.80, anxiety 7.14 ± 5.89 and depressive symptoms 5.66 ± 3.45 points. Association between information about the pandemic, exposure to the internet, radio and people, place of residence, number of people with stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms. Conclusions: Health professionals should be trained to identify symptoms that alter the mood and mental health of older adults whether or not they were exposed to different information about the pandemic. |
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