Introducción: La COVID-19 es altamente contagiosa lo que le transformó en pandemia rápidamente, además de los efectos en la salud orgánica, ha provocado una serie de efectos sociales, psicológicos y económicos sin precedentes en todo el mundo. La salud mental es un aspecto que se ha visto negativamente afectado sobre todo en los adultos mayores, que son susceptibles tanto por su fragilidad emocional como por la vulnerabilidad física, que conlleva al desarrollo de la forma grave. Objetivo: Identificar el bienestar psicosocial en los adultos mayores durante la pandemia COVID-19 en la comunidad de Patutan, de la Provincia de Cotopaxi/Ecuador. Método: Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo y transversal, en el periodo enero-julio de 2021, con una muestra censal de 58 de adultos mayores. Se utilizó la escala de Bienestar Psicológico para Adultos (BIEPS-A) de Casullo, instrumento validado con coeficiente alfa de Cronbach de 0,8; dirigido a determinar el nivel de bienestar psicosocial, compuesto por 13 ítems en cinco dimensiones Aceptación de sí mismo, Control de situaciones, Autonomía, Vínculos psicosociales y Proyectos. Resultados: Se encontró que el 57% tiene un nivel medio de bienestar psicológico, seguido del 29% con un nivel bajo y por último con 14% un nivel alto psicosocial. La dimensión con mayor desacuerdo es los vínculos psicosociales. Conclusiones: La COVID-19 ha afectado a la salud mental y bienestar psicosocial en la población de adultos mayores, reflejando problemas de estrés, falta del vínculo familiar, sentido de aislamiento y pérdida del propósito de vida. Palabras clave: anciano, COVID-19, salud, salud mental ABSTRACT Introduction: The COVID-19 disease is highly contagious, which quickly transformed it into a pandemic, in addition to the effects on organic health, it has caused a series of unprecedented social, psychological and economic effects throughout the world. Mental health is an aspect that has been negatively affected, especially in older adults, who are susceptible both because of their emotional fragility and their physical vulnerability, leading to the development of the severe form. Objective: To identify psychosocial well-being in older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic in the community of Patutan, in the Province of Cotopaxi/Ecuador. Method: A quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out in the period January-July 2021, with a census sample of 58 older adults. The Casullo Adult Psychological Well-being Scale (BIEPS-A) was used, a validated instrument with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.8; aimed at determining the level of psychosocial well-being, composed of 13 items in five dimensions Self-acceptance, Situation control, Autonomy, Psychosocial ties and Projects. Results: It was found that 57% have a medium level of psychological well-being, followed by 29% with a low level and finally 14% with a high psychosocial level. The dimension with the greatest disagreement is that of psychosocial ties. Conclusions: COVID-19 has affected mental health and psychosocial well-being in the older adult population, reflecting stress problems, family disengagement, a feeling of isolation and loss of purpose in life. Keywords: older adults, COVID-19, health, mental health
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