Variables demográficas asociadas a la ansiedad e insomnio en periodistas latinoamericanos durante la pandemia Covid-19

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of the research was to identify the association between demographic variables and the anxiety and insomnia in Latin American journalists during the Covid-19 pandemic, also The prevalence of anxiety and insomnia risk was identified. A Survey was administered Sociodemographic and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) in a sample of 371 journalists from Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela between the ages of 20 and 77, with an average age of 37.78 years. The results indicate that age is inversely related to anxiety and insomnia (Rho= -0.197, p < 0.05). On the other hand, there is a association between sex and anxiety and insomnia (&#967;2 (1)= 7.276; p= .007) here the women Journalists had more cases of risk of anxiety and insomnia (64.4%). Likewise, there is an association between marital status and anxiety and insomnia (&#967;2 (5)= 12,270; p= .031), where The cohabitation group presented more cases of risk of anxiety and insomnia (69.2%). Finally, 57.1% of Latin American journalists were at risk of developing anxiety and insomnia during the Covid-19 pandemic.