Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder In Adults Diagnosed With COVID-19

<p><strong>Abstract</strong></p> <p><strong>Introduction</strong></p> <p>The pandemic generated by COVID-19 is a new phenomenon. In most patients, there is a high probability of negative effects occurring in their psycho-emotional reactions, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The Sancti Spiritus municipality had a significant number of positive patients, in whom the presence of psychological sequelae was noted.</p> <p><strong>Objective</strong></p> <p>Describe the behavior of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in adult patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in the central area of the Sancti Spíritus municipality in the defined months to be studied.</p> <p><strong>Methods</strong></p> <p>Descriptive, longitudinal, and prospective research. We worked with 77 patients who became ill between July and December 2021 and met the exclusion and inclusion criteria. Sociodemographic variables, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms, dysfunction in daily life, and treatment received were used. Data collection was obtained through interviews and the application of a research instrument.</p> <p><strong>Results</strong></p> <p>Of the 77 patients, 28 turned out to have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.</p> <p><strong>Conclusions</strong></p> <p>The presence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder described in the study coincides with other international research.</p> <p><strong>Keywords</strong>: COVID-19; adults; post-traumatic stress disorder; behavior.</p>