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    Influencia de prácticas ancestrales para el uso de métodos de planificación familiar en mujeres en edad fértil en el Ecuador
    (Universdidad Técnica de Ambato/Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud/Centro de posgrados, 2021-04-01) Betancourt Constante, Myriam Verónica Md.; Zavala Calahorrano, Alicia MarifernandaDra. PhD
    Introduction: Before addressing this issue, it must be taken into account that health is the result of the convergence of various factors: biological, social, economic and cultural. It must be understood that the way in which every human being distinguishes his environment and the way in which he relates to it is determined by the culture of each individual. The recognition of sexual and reproductive rights in the Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador in 1998, undoubtedly marked an important stage in the redefinition of human rights. Thus, the need to recognize sexual and reproductive rights is raised, the free exercise of which takes place in a complex space in which injustices that affect not only freedom but also the integrity and quality of life of people are evident. Ancestral knowledge and practices over time have lost their strength and importance. Objective: To know how ancestral practices influence the use of Family Planning Methods in women of childbearing age in Ecuador. Method: Qualitative study of a phenomenological type since it seeks to know the meaning that each individual gives to their environment in order to satisfy the need to xvii explain and understand the nature of things and of lived experiences, perceived from the eyes of people who experience them. Results: The ancestral practices in Ecuador are several, however, not all the population has access to them. Several ancestral knowledge and knowledge were identified, and that many women put into practice when avoiding an unwanted pregnancy and also in case of infertility.
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    Violencia de género en el barrio Isimbo Nº1 del cantón Latacunga
    (Universdidad Técnica de Ambato/Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud/Carrera de Enfermería, 2021-03-01) Pilatasig Molina, Erika Jaqueline; Moyano Calero, Willian Lic. Mg.
    According to the world health organization, gender violence is recognized worldwide as a health problem, this problem arises from the existence of humanity, the woman was considered the property of her partner, therefore, they were intended exclusively for housework and raising their children, putting aside their priorities and needs. Specific Objectives: to establish the types of violence most used by their partners, to understand the criteria of women regarding abuse and to specify the causes why those who, despite being mistreated, remain attached to their partners. Methods: The present investigation is of qualitative approach, with the participation of 12 women, all of them were applied a semi-structured interview. Results:The most frequent types of violence that are manifested within the homes of the participating women are: physical, psychological, sexual and economic, there is a general criterion as bad, about what abuse is and the causes for which they continue with their partners are: for not separating the children from their parents, by tradition and by what people will say Conclusions: In this locality, customs and traditions remain well rooted, leading women to remain dependent on men, even in certain cases justifying the behavior of their partners.
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    Violencia hacia la mujer: efectos sobre la salud. Subcentro de Salud San Andrés 2016
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato-Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud-Dirección de Posgrado, 2016-11-01) Mariana Isabel Md., Velástegui Pérez; Marisela Dinorah , Lorenzo González Lcda. Mg.
    Violence against women is widespread and deeply ingrained practice in society that has serious consequences on the health and welfare of women. An observational descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in order to assess the link between the various forms of violence and health disorders in women; through a convenience sample of 250 women victims of violence he was selected. The study variables were violence against women and the effects on health. The study results showed that psychological violence predominated with 73.2%, followed by physical violence with 62%. Regarding the sociodemographic variables marital status, age and economic dependence were statistically significant for physical violence; the level of education and marital status were statistically significant for psychological violence, as economic violence and sexual violence statistically significant variables were marital status and economic dependence. Regarding health disorders and various forms of violence, headache dominance in women victims of psychological and economic violence, sleep disorders predominated in victims of physical, economic and sexual violence. Muscle aches are more associated with physical, psychological and economic violence. There is also the serious impact that violence has on mental health, and so that all forms of violence trigger emotional consequences such as anxiety and depression. Genitourinary problems such as urinary tract infections and dyspareunia were present in women victims of sexual violence. An investigation into a cross-sample, does not establish violence as a cause of a problem of timely health, our study establishes health-related events present in these women.