Abstract
Somatic symptoms and somatization process is prevalent in primary care and is associated with substantial functional impairment and healthcare utilization. However, instruments for identifying and monitoring somatic symptoms are few in number and not widely used. Adequate psychometric instruments are needed to know and check somatic symptoms.
Highlights
Nowadays, the emergence of a novel form of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has created a confused and rapidly evolving situation
The COVID-19 outbreak has prompted most countries opt for population confinement and social distancing measures as a way to control the spread of the virus
The present work aims to know the severity of somatic symptoms and psychological disorders measured by two questionnaires (PHQ-15 and General Health Questionnaire-28 (GHQ-28)) in a sample of Spanish university students during quarantine because of the global pandemic caused by COVID-19
Summary
The emergence of a novel form of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has created a confused and rapidly evolving situation. The COVID-19 outbreak has prompted most countries opt for population confinement and social distancing measures as a way to control the spread of the virus. In this situational framework, many people are vulnerable to the emotional impact of coronavirus suffer mental health problems and disorders [1,2] with significant psychological symptoms related to anxiety, stress and depression [3,4,5]. Instruments for identifying and monitoring somatic symptoms are few in number and not widely used. Adequate psychometric instruments are needed to know and check somatic symptoms
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