Abstract

ESPINOSA GUERRA, Adrián Iven et al. Psychological management of the elderly during the quarantine by COVID-19 through a Radio program. Multimed [online]. 2021, vol.25, n.6  Epub Nov 22, 2021. ISSN 1028-4818.

The pandemic to which we have been exposed since December 2019, brought with it the decision by governments to decree quarantine to prevent and avoid the spread of the virus. Quarantines unquestionably generate a significant impact from the psychological and mental health point of view of individuals. A qualitative-quantitative study was carried out, developed through a radio program. Vulnerable groups were identified, a set of radio interventions were implemented, the Provincial Station CMKX Radio Bayamo immediately assumed special programming during this period, including the “Permíteme” Program. In this radio space, a section was maintained for the psychological management of the population, from March 25 to July 9, registering 35 psychiatric interventions on aspects related to this topic. Symptoms such as stress, anxiety, sleep disorders, confusion and anger predominated. As stressors, fears of a longer quarantine duration, fear of contagion and infection, frustration, boredom, supply shortages, inadequate information, and financial losses. The psychological impact of the quarantine was broad, substantial and long-lasting, the psychological effects of not using the quarantine and allowing the disease to spread could be worse. The benefits of quarantine for society are usually favorable. Governments, institutions and the media dedicated spaces for the psychological management of the public in general and the most vulnerable in particular.

Keywords : Pandemic; Quarantine; Mitigation; Infoxication; Psychosocial impact.

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