Universidad Técnica de Ambato / Facultad de Ciencias de Salud / Carrera de Enfermería
Introduction: Health promotion is a fundamental approach in primary health
care (PHC) Ecuador. In recent years, the country recognizes the importance of
promoting healthy lifestyles, preventing diseases and strengthening community
participation in health promotion. Objective: Describe health promotion in
primary care in Ecuador. Method: Systematic review of the literature, using the
PRISMA guide and databases such as: Google Scholar, Scopus, Pubmed,
Medline, Scielo, Latindex in English, Spanish and Portuguese between the
years 2019-2024. Results: Promotion of health in PHC in Ecuador is essential
to improve the health and well-being of the population. It focuses on activities
and strategies that seek to prevent diseases, promote healthy lifestyles, and
encourage people's self-care. It is very important to work collaboratively
between health professionals with government entities and community
organizations. Conclusion: By focusing on disease prevention, promotion of
healthy lifestyles and community participation, a reduction in the burden of
disease will be achieved and people's quality of life will improve.
