The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health emergency that could potentially have serious impact on public health. Fear has been one of the most frequent psychological reaction in population during current pandemic. aim this study was to compare fear between genders and examine whether differences may be predictors scores. A cross-sectional web-based survey design adopted. sample comprised 772 Cuban participants. Scale used explore reactions sample. An independent-samples t test conducted...

Introduction Evaluating neurocognitive functions and diagnosing psychiatric disorders in older adults is challenging due to the complexity of symptoms individual differences. An innovative approach that combines accuracy artificial intelligence (AI) with depth neuropsychological assessments needed. Objectives This paper presents a novel protocol for AI-assisted assessment aimed at addressing cognitive, emotional, functional dimensions disorders. It also explores potential compensatory...

This study explores the psychometric properties of Cuban version Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS). The sample comprised 376 participants. Concurrent validity and reliability were examined. A confirmatory factor analysis was performed. CAS showed excellent characteristics. internal consistency very good (α = 0.88). There a positive correlation between FCV-19S an inverse association anxiety self-perceived quality health. results confirmed presence single factor. is valid reliable instrument to...

The resurgence of COVID-19 could deepen the psychological impacts pandemic which poses new challenges for mental health professionals. Among actions that should be prioritized is monitoring groups have shown greater vulnerability during first stage pandemic. aim our study to explore fear reactions between genders second wave outbreak in Cuba. Second, establish possible predictors relation gender. Specifically, we will evaluate how anxiety related COVID-19, self-perception, and worry about...

During the current COVID-19 pandemic there are studies that have suggested a negative impact of on mental health patients with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). In this sense, several factors may be related to increase in experiences anxiety and depression PwMS during pandemic.In study we first explored reactions anxiety, fear group belong Ibero-American region. Besides, whether having been positive COVID-19, obstacles attend medical appointments outbreak subjective experience MS progression, could...

The number of people diagnosed with dementia globally has dramatically increased in recent years. objective this study was to explore beliefs and knowledge among the Cuban population regard risk factors that may lead actions be taken prevent it.In an exploratory cross-sectional study, we surveyed a total 391 aged between 18 96 results were stratified by sex, age range, level education, contact dementia.Dementia fourth most worrying disease. A 64.5% participants believed could reduced, 60%...

The Frontal Assessment Battery (FAB) and the INECO Screening (IFS) are two instruments frequently used to explore cognitive deficits in different diseases. However, studies reporting their use patients with mild impairment (MCI) limited.To compare sensitivity specificity of FAB IFS (multiple-domain amnestic MCI subtype - md-aMCI).IFS were administered 30 md-aMCI 59 healthy participants. Sensitivity investigated using Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis.The area under ROC curve...

Risk perception about COVID-19 constitutes an important variable contributing to promotion of personal protection practices. The aims this study were exploring the factorial structure risk scale (RP-COVID19-S) in a sample Cuban adults and identify its relationship with variables such as gender age.

The objective of this study was to explore the relationship between sociodemographic factors and fear COVID-19 in a Cuban population. A web-based with cross-sectional design conducted. sample comprised 1,145 participants. To fear, Fear Scale used. Our results suggest that women were more likely experience medium high levels compared men. Additionally, knowing person positive for significantly increases

El número de personas diagnosticadas con demencia a escala global se ha incrementado drásticamente en los últimos años. propósito del presente estudio fue explorar las creencias y el conocimiento existente la población cubana sobre factores riesgo que pueden conducir acciones llevarse cabo para su prevención. Se realizó un exploratorio transversal. encuestó 391 personas, rango edad entre 18 96 Los resultados estratificaron atendiendo variables sexo, edad, escolaridad contacto demencia. La...

En la actualidad, las universidades han cerrado sus puertas y se ha implementado un proceso educativo basado en el aprendizaje línea. El presente artículo expone los resultados de estudio cuyo principal objetivo fue explorar preferencias del alumnado Psicología Universidad Central “Marta Abreu” Las Villas, relación con empleo plataformas virtuales dentro docente educación a distancia. Se desarrolló una investigación cuantitativa, diseño transversal tipo descriptivo, mediante cuestionario,...

Abstract The goal of this study was to examine the mediating role psychological resilience in relationship between fear relapse and quality life a sample patients with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). This cross-sectional developed online. A total 240 PwMS were surveyed using Multiple Sclerosis Quality Life inventory, Fear Relapse Scale Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale. To perform mediation analysis PROCESS macro used. In our study, predictor life, life. Finally, showed Considering that is...

The study of aspects related to positive mental health and well-being in the general population with a gender approach is necessity current context imposed by COVID-19.

Relapse are a hallmark of multiple sclerosis, being characteristic feature relapsing-remitting sclerosis (RRMS). The occurrence relapse constitutes source significant discomfort that impacts all domains daily life patients with (PwMS). In this study we first explored the psychometric properties Spanish version Fear Scale (FoR) in sample RRMS. Besides, relationship between fatigue and cognitive perceived deficits our PwMS sample. An online cross-sectional survey was conducted on 173 MS from...

ABSTRACT International organizations estimate that a new dementia is diagnosed every 3 s. Objectives: To explore the knowledge and beliefs among cross-section of adult population Cuba with regard to risk factors determine demographic variables related it. A cross-sectional survey was carried out on 1,004 Cubans. Methods: The measured importance placed dementia, reduction knowledge, actions prevent Logistic regression undertaken identify associated knowledge. Results: Many respondents (47.5%)...

Abstract The objective of this study was to explore the relationship between sociodemographic factors and fear COVID-19 in a Cuban population. A web-based with cross-sectional design conducted. sample comprised 1145 participants. To fear, Fear Scale used. Our results suggest that women were more likely experience medium high levels compared men. Additionally, knowing person positive significantly increases

Abstract Objectives To explore knowledge and beliefs among a cross-section of the Cuban adult population with regard to dementia risk factors determine demographic variables related it. Study design A cross-sectional survey was carried out on 1004 Cubans. Methods The measured importance placed dementia, reduction actions prevent Logistic regression undertaken identify associated knowledge. Results Most respondents (47.5%) believe that should start before age 40. Cognitive stimulation...