Análisis de los factores de riesgo en embarazadas con obesidad que acuden al centro de salud tipo C Saquisili

Abstract

Introduction: Obesity in pregnancy is considered a public health problem since it can cause both obstetric and neonatal risks.Objetive: To analyze the risk in pregnant women with obesity attending the Type C Saquisili Health Center.Methods: The research was quantitative, observational, descriptive, field and cross-sectional design, considering as the study population 50 patients who attended this health center during the research period April–September 2021. The type of sampling used was non-probabilistic by convenience and the information was collected through two instruments: Perceived Quality of Life and a questionnaire for Pathophysiological Data such information was validated by means of Crombach's Alpha indicator. The extracted data were processed through the SPSS statistical program where the results obtained were plotted in figures.In addition, informed consent was requested, guaranteeing the ethical principles of research for both the patient and the operating unit.Results: The level of secondary education prevails in the couple in 42% as in the case of the wife 94%.On the other hand the food frequently consumed by the gestaste is between 70% of carbohydrates, the physical activity performed by these women are walking 82% and corried out by 48% less than once a week with a duration of 6 – 15 minutes being 58%. Conclusion: It is concluded that the level of study, work situation, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, first menarche according to age are causes of overweight and obesity.