Statistics on Emotional Intelligence in HIV Patients: A Quantitative Study at IPS VIDAMEDICAL S.A.S
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https://doi.org/10.61799/2216-0388.1984Keywords:
HIV diagnosis, Trait-Meta Mood Scale (TMMS) questionnaire, emotional skills, emotional intelligence, metacognition.Abstract
This research presented a quantitative and descriptive study that investigated the implications of emotional intelligence in patients diagnosed with HIV at IPS VIDAMEDICAL S.A.S in Cúcuta, Norte de Santander. The objective was to analyse the implications of emotional intelligence in patients diagnosed with HIV at this healthcare centre. A statistical analysis was carried out on a probabilistic sample of 60 patients (39 men and 21 women) selected from a total population of between 180 and 220 patients. To assess the level of emotional intelligence, the Trait-Meta Mood Scale (TMMS) questionnaire was used, which consisted of 24 items and measured the metaknowledge of emotional skills. The results indicated that patients diagnosed with HIV at the healthcare centre had an adequate level of emotional intelligence, suggesting that the support provided by the institution was effective. The study concluded that the emotional stability of patients had a positive influence on their mental health and quality of life, and highlighted the importance of implementing psychoeducational tools to accompany these individuals in their process of adapting to the disease. This statistical approach provided a solid basis for future research and the formulation of intervention strategies in the emotional management of HIV patients.
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