Análisis del ritmo circadiano sueño-vigilia en pacientes postcovid-19 atendidos en un hospital de la ciudad de Guayaquil, año 2021.

Abstract

The circadian cycle or rhythm is a behavioral process of physiological origin that has a 24-hour period, regulating changes and physical and mental characteristics that occur throughout the day. Objective: To analyze the alterations in the sleep-wake circadian rhythm in postcovid-19 patients treated at a hospital in the city of Guayaquil, year 2021. Methodology: Descriptive, quantitative, prospective cross-sectional study. Population: 100 postCovid19 patients. Technique: Survey. Instrument: Ad Hoc Questionnaire, Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) Questionnaire and Oviedo Questionnaire. Results: The study shows that the sex corresponds to 65.0% women aged 30 to 35 years 34%, followed by 46 to 45 years 19%, marital status 44% married, followed by free union 18%, with origin 72% of the Coastal region, with 63% secondary patient education, with a low economic level of 62%, followed by a medium level, with a personal and family history of diabetes mellitus and high blood pressure. Based on the Oviedo questionnaire, it was determined that 34% of the patients are satisfied and 21% are average, there was no presence of insomnia 52%, nor hyperinsomnia 79%. The insomnia severity index (ISI) scale showed that 55% had no insomnia. Conclusion: There was minimal presence of sleep-wake circadian rhythm disturbances in postcovid-19 patients