Resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic in a vulnerable population receiving food assistance

Rosa Perez-Siguas

Research Directory, Universidad María Auxiliadora, Lima, Peru

Hernan Matta-Solis

Research Directory, Universidad María Auxiliadora, Lima, Peru

Hernan Matta-Solis

Research Directory, Universidad María Auxiliadora, Lima, Peru

Lourde Matta-Zamudio

Research Directory, Universidad María Auxiliadora, Lima, Peru

Keywords:

Coronavirus, Mental health, Pandemic, Resilience, Vulnerability

Abstract

Resilience is the ability of people to overcome risky situations that compromise their health and that of their families. Therefore, the objective of this research is to determine resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic in a vulnerable population that receives food assistance. The objective of the research is to determine resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, in a vulnerable population receiving food assistance. It is a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study, with a total population of 366 participants who answered a questionnaire of sociodemographic data and the ConnorDavidson resilience instrument 25. The results show the resilience of the vulnerable population, where 32 (8.7%) have a low resilience, 124 (33.9%) have an average resilience and 210 (60.9%) have a high resilience. In conclusion, activities that foster resilience should be considered, including broad strategies for mental health support during the pandemic in the
general population.



Published

2023-04-01

How to Cite

Rosa Perez-Siguas , Hernan Matta-Solis, Eduardo Matta-Solis, Lourde Matta-Zamudio , Resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic in a vulnerable population receiving food assistance, International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 10(4) 2023, Pages: 1-5

ISSUE

2023 Volume 10, Issue 4 (April) (2023)