RT Journal Article
T1 Psycho-Emotional Approach to the Psychological Distress Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Spain: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study
A1 Domínguez Salas, Sara
A1 Gómez Salgado, Juan
A1 Andrés Villas, Montserrat
A1 Ruiz Frutos, Carlos
AB Anxiety, depression, and stress are common and expected reactions to the coronavirusdisease (COVID-19) pandemic. The objective of this study is to analyze psychological distress ina sample of Spanish population, identifying the predictive nature of the information received,the preventive measures taken, level of concern, beliefs, and knowledge about the infection.A cross-sectional observational study was conducted on a sample of 4615 participants. Data werecollected through a self-prepared questionnaire and the general health questionnaire (GHQ-12).Bivariate analyses and logistic regressions were performed. Of the total participants, 71.98% presentedpsychological distress. The study population actively sought information about coronavirus, expresseda high level of concern and knowledge, and the most frequent preventive behavior was hand washing.As predictive factors, the degree of concern for COVID-19 was identified (odds ratio (OR) = 1.244,95% confidence interval (CI) = [1.179, 1.312]), the number of hours spent consulting information onCOVID-19 (OR = 1.038, 95% CI = [1.009, 1.068]), or the need for psychological support (OR = 1.135,95% CI = [1.094, 1.177]), among others. These results could help design more effective strategiestowards a psycho-emotional approach for the population when in similar health crisis situations.There is a need for interventions aimed at the psychological well-being of the population that meetthe needs of their reality.
PB MDPI
SN 2227-9032
YR 2020
FD 2020-06
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10272/18484
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10272/18484
LA eng
NO Domínguez Salas, S., Gómez Salgado, J., Andrés Villas, M. ... Ruiz Frutos, C. (2020). Psycho-Emotional Approach to the Psychological Distress Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Spain: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study. Healthcare, 8(3), 190. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare8030190
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Huelva
RD 13 jun 2026