Enfermería

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    Conocimiento y prácticas preventivas del cáncer de mama en estudiantes de enfermería
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Enfermería, 2023-09-28) Cruz Aldaz, Evelin Yajaira; Chipantiza Córdova, Tannia Elizabeth
    Introduction: Breast cancer is a neoplasm that mainly affects women and generates high mortality rates. Health promotion and disease prevention are fundamental keys to reduce the incidence of disease, hence the essential role of nurses, who are responsible for orienting the population and educating them about self-care. Objective: To assess the knowledge and practice of breast cancer preventive measures in nursing students. Methods: A quantitative, nonexperimental, cross-sectional, correlational research was stablished. The sample was selected by simple random probability variety and consisted of 156 female students from fifth to seventh semester of the Nursing career of the Technical University of Ambato. Two questionnaires were applied, which assess the level of knowledge about breast cancer and the execution of preventive practices. The data was analyzed using statistical software and denoted through frequency and contingency tables. Data was collected and analyzed using statistical software and represented through frequency and contingency tables. Results: Sixthsemester participants were predominant (62.3%), of whom (37.1%) and (2.7%) had a medium and low level of knowledge, respectively, as well as inadequate prevention practices. Furthermore, it was observed that there is lack of knowledge in dimensions such as: breast self-examination and screening mammography, treatment and signs in the clinical phase, corresponding proportionally to 66%; 52.6%; 51.3%. Conclusion: A substantial group of students provide a medium and low level of knowledge about the subject, so they maintain inadequate preventive practices.
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    Causas del incumplimiento del calendario vacunal en menores de 5 años
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Enfermería, 2023-09-28) Carvajal Bustos, María Belén; Jiménez Peralta, Ana Lucía
    Background: The immunization is a very important process for the organism of the human body, since in this process the body becomes resistant to various pathologies caused by viruses and bacteria. Vaccines are administered from the first days of life to acquire defenses in the body and fight diseases successfully. Objective: Analyze the causes of non-compliance with the vaccination schedule of children under 5 years in San Bartolomé de Pinllo. Methods: A quantitative approach of descriptive scope of cross-sectional design was used, with a sample of 45 parents or caretakers of children. A questionnaire consisting of 15 questions was used with a Cronbach's alpha reliability of 0.99%. Results: The incomplete vaccination schedule in children under 5 years in San Bartolomé de Pinllo was determined due to sociodemographic, institutional, and cognitive causes. Conclusions: This investigation allowed us to determine the percentage of children under 5 years who have an incomplete vaccination schedule and the reasons for non-compliance. However, it is necessary to provide information to the children's caretakers about the importance of vaccinations.