Influence of the quarantine due to the covid-19 pandemic on the mental health of adult people living in the William Rreyes Citadel

Abstract

Introduction: People subjected to mass quarantine at home and in the community, are vulnerable to mental health disorders during outbreaks of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), but few studies have evaluated the associated psychosocial factors. Objective: Determine the influence of quarantine by  the COVID-19 pandemic, in the mental health of adults residing in the William Reyes Citadel. Materials and methods: The research method to be carried out it is quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional and field; will be done through a interviews people with the aim of knowing the experiences they have had during quarantine. Results: By relating the variables according to the instruction with the presence of psychological symptoms, it is found that of the 87.50% that is in higher level, only 42.80% present alterations in mental health; 57.14% did not present alterations; while 12.5% who are at the secondary level, 50% ifshow alterations. Conclusion: Mental health is closely related to what makes the person more human and as well as in the way in which he interacts, relates, know, learn and feel; since maintaining adequate mental health makes can perform basic functions with the family and society.