Psychological Impact on University Men and Women from Hidalgo, Mexico During the Confinement Due to the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic

The objective of the research was to evaluate in university students from Hidalgo, México, psychological impact during distance education, confinement pandemic by SARS-CoV-2 virus. design non-experimental cross-sectional; Through a non-probabilistic demonstration for convenience, 101 people, 66 women and 35 men participated, with an age range 17 34 years (SD=2.49) (M=21.47), survey information carried out through google that include Symptom Check Inventory -List-90-R Derogatis so as questions ECOVID-ED 2020 Survey. results show temporary cancellation on-site classes at educational institution where young people were studying related presence symptoms associated various problems. It women, opposed men, who showed greater problems, such increased perception bodily discomfort, obsessive thoughts behaviors, feelings inferiority inadequacy, sleep among others, area they most affected. COVID-19 has had negative on mental health population general, and, students, have been one vulnerable groups. Distance classes, lack economic technological resources, social distancing, isolation intensified adequate attention effects or conditions should be considered when returning classes.