ResumenEn Colombia el virus del chikungunya (CHIKV) ha causado muchos enfermos, sobre todo en Atlántico, Magdalena y Sucre. El objetivo de esta investigación es examinar las variables psicológicas presentes en pacientes que hayan sido diagnosticados con este virus. Se entrevistó a 63 personas (41 mujeres, 65,1 %) con el cuestionario general de salud mental de Goldberg y con un instrumento basado en otro, recientemente desarrollado por un equipo de investigación de la isla Mauricio. A partir de este instrumento se exploraron los síntomas presentados por el CHIKV. El 50 % de la muestra consideró que el virus alteró su estado emocional. Se halló insomnio, irritabilidad, y/o tristeza. Los hombres sintieron más irritabilidad que las mujeres (p = .003). Las autoridades de salud podrían tener en cuenta esta información a la hora de tratar a estos pacientes. AbstractChikungunya 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. Palabras clave:Chikungunya, Síntomas psicológicos, Insomnio, Depresión.
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