Abstract

ROMERO ACOSTA, Kelly; ROJAS, Marguis; ABAD, Andrea  and  GOMEZ, Gissela. Does affect chikungunya virus the emotional state of the people who suffer it?. Psicogente [online]. 2016, vol.19, n.35, pp.37-46. ISSN 0124-0137.  https://doi.org/10.17081/psico.19.35.1207.

Chikungunya Virus (CHIKV) has caused many patients in Colombia, especially in Atlantico, Magdalena and Sucre. The aim of this research was to examine the psychological variables in patients who have been diagnosed with CHIKV. We interviewed 64 people (41 women, 65.1 %) with an instrument developed by a research team from India and with the Goldberg's General Mental Health Questionnaire. From this first instrument were explored the symptoms caused by CHIKV. Of the sample, 50 % perceived that CHIKV affected their emotional state. Insomnia, irritability and/or sadness were found in people suffering by CHIKV. Men showed more irritated than women (p= .003). Health authorities should take this information into account when treating these patients

Keywords : Chikungunya virus; Psychological symptoms; Insomnia; Depression.

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