Virus del papiloma humano (VPH) y sus efectos psicológicos en mujeres de 18 a 30 años en el centro N°14 de la fundación CEMOPLAF en la ciudad de Quito en el periodo abril 2023 y febrero 2024.

Abstract

The present research was carried out with the objective of describing the psychological effects of HPV in women diagnosed between 18 and 30 years old in the center N°14 of the CEMOPLAF foundation in the city of Quito in the period April 2023 and February 2024. The study was carried out with a quantitative approach, non-experimental design, descriptive cross-sectional type. Of the total population, a sample of 50 participants diagnosed with HPV, in an age range of 18 to 30 years, was considered. The research used the informed consent form, sociodemographic record and the Psychological Well-Being Scale of Sanchez (1998). Statistical data collection was carried out using IBM SPSS Statistics and Microsoft Office Excel 2019. The results showed that the psychological effects that they present are affectations in psychological well-being where 14% are in low well-being, 14% in high well-being and 72% in normal well-being at the subjective, work, material and relationship with the partner level, in addition, all of them present symptoms of anxiety and depression. The psychological symptoms due to HPV are restlessness (88%), anguish (72%), nervousness (68%), digestive discomfort (28%), sadness (82%), crying (68%), feelings of guilt (64%) and difficulty sleeping (36%) presenting anxiety and depression. Finally, a psychological intervention guide was adapted for the center's staff with the purpose of providing essential tools to effectively address mental health in relation to HPV.