Representaciones sociales de la Covid-19 entre adultos y adultos mayores
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https://doi.org/10.12957/reuerj.2025.87354Palabras clave:
Enfermería, Psicología Social, Pacientes Internos, COVID-19, Representación SocialResumen
Objetivo: analizar las representaciones sociales de la Covid-19 entre adultos y adultos mayores que estuvieron internados por la enfermedad. Método: estudio cualitativo, descriptivo y exploratorio, utilizando la Teoría de las Representaciones Sociales con abordaje procesual. Se entrevistaron 32 personas que estuvieron internadas por Covid-19 en un hospital público del Noreste brasileño, entre junio y agosto de 2021, de modo virtual. Los datos fueron analizados con el auxilio del software IRAMUTEQ. El proyecto fue aprobado por el Comité de Ética en Investigación. Resultados: el conocimiento científico fue reflejado en el cotidiano y en las prácticas de los participantes. Se observaron seis categorías con contenidos referentes a las medidas de protección; espiritualidad; adaptación; conocimientos; imágenes y actitudes; síntomas; y, sistema de salud. Consideraciones finales: las representaciones sociales estaban ancladas en el concepto de enfermedad respiratoria, contagiosa y grave y se objetivaron en las prácticas preventivas. El estudio contribuye para que, en futuras crisis, el perfil psicosocial del grupo sea considerado por profesionales y gestores de la salud.
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