Frequência e método de busca de informação sobre a COVID-19 e sua relação com o funcionamento psicossocial

Authors

  • Gislaine Zilli Réus Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense
  • Deise Cristina Veron
  • Camila O. Arent
  • Lucas C. Pedro
  • Ritele H. Silva
  • Graziela Amboni
  • Caion A. Rodrigues
  • Jéssica L. Fernandes
  • Marta Kolhs
  • Zuleide Maria Ignácio
  • Taiane de Azevedo Cardoso
  • Renan A. Ceretta
  • Luciane B. Ceretta
  • Joseane Nazário
  • Daniela Pizoni

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18616/inova.v15i5.7945

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Psychosocial stressors, such as constant access to information about COVID-19, may impact cognitive functions. Aim: Describe the frequency, the method of information about COVID-19 and the association between frequency of information and function. Methods: Cross-sectional study that included individuals with COVID-19 and individuals without disease. Participants completed a sociodemographic questionnaire and the frequency with which individuals were informed about COVID-19 was investigated through the one question about the search for news and information about the covid-19 pandemic. The global functioning was assessed using the Functional Assessment Short Test scale. Results: The majority of the sample (70.7%) got frequently information about COVID-19 and 67.1% of the sample used the internet as a way of search, followed by open TV information (47.4%), social networks (33.1%), WhatsApp (20.6%), satellite TV (13.5%), radio (13.2%), and printed newspaper (6.8%). The survey revealed that individuals who did not look information about COVID-19 had greater impact in cognition when compared to individuals who searched out information more frequently; moreover, it points out that individuals who look for information have greater impairment in leisure. Conclusion: The accumulation and the speed of information may be related to cognitive changes and impairment in social interaction and influence in mood disorders development.

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Published

2025-10-21

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Saúde e Processos Psicossociais