Parasitosis intestinal como factor predisponente de bajo peso en pacientes pediátricos de consulta externa
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2022
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Universidad de Guayaquil. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas. Carrera de Medicina
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La parasitosis intestinal se define como un conjunto de enfermedades infecciosas causadas por parásitos presentes en el sistema digestivo, los cuales están relacionadas generalmente con las condiciones de vida del individuo. El objetivo del presente estudio es establecer si la parasitosis intestinal es un factor predisponente de bajo peso en pacientes pediátricos en el área de consulta externa del subcentro Bastión Popular tipo C. Está centrado en un enfoque cuantitativo, con un estudio descriptivo, de campo, no experimental, retrospectivo de corte transversal; la población corresponde a 138 pacientes, de los cuales 102 fueron parte de la muestra de acuerdo al criterio inclusivo con parasitosis intestinal, en el período comprendido entre julio 2021 – junio 2022. Los resultados obtenidos, arrojan que la mayoría de los pacientes son del género femenino; y la totalidad de la muestra habita en la zona urbana, ubicadas a la periferia de la ciudad; la mayoría de las familias tienen mascotas en casa; así como también la mayoría no realizan un lavado de manos de forma regular antes de la comida. En cuanto al agente etiológico se observó una prevalencia de pacientes infectados con Entamoeba Histolytica, de los cuales un porcentaje considerable se encuentra por debajo del peso ideal para la talla y edad. En conclusión, la falta de lavado de manos de forma regular es un factor de riesgo para la infección por E. histolytica, la cual a su vez constituye uno de los factores predisponentes de bajo peso en pacientes pediátricos en el área de consulta externa del subcentro Bastión Popular tipo C.
Intestinal parasitosis is defined as a set of infectious diseases caused by parasites present in the digestive system, which are generally related to the living conditions of the individual. The objective of this study is to establish whether intestinal parasitosis is a predisposing factor for low weight in pediatric patients in the outpatient area of the Bastión Popular type C subcenter. It is centered on a quantitative approach, with a descriptive, field study, not experimental, retrospective cross-sectional; the population corresponds to 138 patients, of which 102 were part of the sample according to the inclusive criteria with intestinal parasitosis, in the period between July 2021 - June 2022. The results obtained show that the majority of patients are of the gender feminine; and the entire sample lives in the urban area, located on the outskirts of the city; most families have pets at home; as well as most do not wash their hands regularly before eating. Regarding the etiological agent, a prevalence of patients infected with Entamoeba Histolytica was observed, of which a considerable percentage is below the ideal weight for height and age. In conclusion, the lack of regular hand washing is a risk factor for E. histolytica infection, which in turn is one of the predisposing factors for low weight in pediatric patients in the outpatient area of the subcenter. Popular Bastion type C.
Intestinal parasitosis is defined as a set of infectious diseases caused by parasites present in the digestive system, which are generally related to the living conditions of the individual. The objective of this study is to establish whether intestinal parasitosis is a predisposing factor for low weight in pediatric patients in the outpatient area of the Bastión Popular type C subcenter. It is centered on a quantitative approach, with a descriptive, field study, not experimental, retrospective cross-sectional; the population corresponds to 138 patients, of which 102 were part of the sample according to the inclusive criteria with intestinal parasitosis, in the period between July 2021 - June 2022. The results obtained show that the majority of patients are of the gender feminine; and the entire sample lives in the urban area, located on the outskirts of the city; most families have pets at home; as well as most do not wash their hands regularly before eating. Regarding the etiological agent, a prevalence of patients infected with Entamoeba Histolytica was observed, of which a considerable percentage is below the ideal weight for height and age. In conclusion, the lack of regular hand washing is a risk factor for E. histolytica infection, which in turn is one of the predisposing factors for low weight in pediatric patients in the outpatient area of the subcenter. Popular Bastion type C.
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PARASITOSIS INTESTINALES, PEDIATRIA, ESTUDIO RETROSPECTIVO, PARASITOS, SUBCENTRO BASTION POPULAR, CANTON GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR