ESTRESSE PERCEBIDO DURANTE PERÍODO DE DISTANCIAMENTO SOCIAL: DIFERENÇAS ENTRE SEXO

This article analyzes the perceived stress during the COVID-19 pandemic in a situation of social detachment. A cross-sectional survey was carried out with 656 participants (both sexes) aged 18-85 years. Perceived Stress Scale (EEP-10) and questionnaire were applied, which were distributed through Google Forms on social networks. Data were analyzed on the Excell spreadsheet. It was observed 1) higher levels of EEP-10 in the younger population aged 18-40 years, with EEP-10 being Women> EEP-10 Men in all age groups, 2) Higher levels of EEP-10 were found in the age group 20 -30 years in women and 30-40 years in men. 3) Female population showed greater awareness of stress, ratified by the current scenario overloaded by work, domestic activities, attention to family members, fear of contamination in addition to modern female self-collection in a scenario of socioeconomic uncertainties. 4) Education level influenced adherence to preventive-restrictive measures. 5) There is a need for attention to the male and female population and special attention to the elderly in the face of psychological suffering. Such evidence raises the need for managers to establish public policies specific to these groups.