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Item CONOCIMIENTOS, ACTITUDES Y PRÁCTICAS SOBRE NUTRICIÓN DEPORTIVA EN ENTRENADORES DE PICHINCHA(2025-06-18) Alava Parraga, Stefania Alexandra; Bonilla Veloz, Silvia Elizabeth; Universidad Técnica de Ambato / Facultad de Ciencias de Salud / Carrera de Nutrición y DietéticaIn recent decades, sports nutrition has proven to be essential for improving physical performance, optimizing training, aiding recovery, maintaining an adequate body composition, and reducing the risk of injuries and illnesses, thus contributing to the enhancement of sports performance. The objective of this study was to describe the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of coaches from various sports disciplines through a survey. The study was descriptive, with a non-probabilistic sample, and involved 60 coaches. The results revealed a low level of knowledge regarding energy-protein requirements and supplementation, as well as a high percentage of attitudes and practices that present a risk for the development of eating disorders.Item CONOCIMIENTO DE LOS ESTUDIANTES DE ENFERMERÍA SOBRE LOS FUNDAMENTOS DE LOS CUIDADOS PALIATIVOS(2025-06-16) Ayala Torres, Melanie Yajaira; Moyano Calero, Willian Eudrillir; Universidad Técnica de Ambato / Facultad de Ciencias de Salud / Carrera de EnfermeríaPalliative care represents a holistic methodology in medical practice, designed to improve the quality of life of people suffering from serious or terminal conditions by relieving pain and other physical ailments while offering emotional, psychological, social and spiritual assistance to both the patient and their families. Objective. To evaluate the level of knowledge about palliative care possessed by nursing students from the Technical University of Ambato. Methodology. Quantitative approach, non-experimental-cross-sectional design and descriptive scope. The population was 133 seventh semester students of the Nursing Degree, from which a sample of 70 students was determined by a simple random probabilistic sampling type, to whom the questionnaire "Palliative Care Quiz for Nurses" was applied. This questionnaire evaluates the level of knowledge about palliative care, consists of 20 items with dichotomous answers. Results. 74.3% of the participants have sufficient knowledge about palliative care, of which 76.1% are women. Pain and symptom management (74.3%) and Philosophy and principles (62.9%) are the dimensions with the most correct answers. However, the Psychological and spiritual dimension (41.3%) becomes the dimension with the least correct answers. Pain treatment is the most understood dimension. Conclusion. Although students show favorable attitudes, it is still essential to increase their academic training in the philosophical and psychosocial dimensions of palliative care.Item CONOCIMIENTO DEL USO CORRECTO DEL ANTICONCEPTIVO ORAL DE EMERGENCIA EN ESTUDIANTES DE ENFERMERÍA(Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Enfermería, 2024-10-03) Barreto Freire, María Belén; Chipantiza Córdova, Tannia ElizabethIntroduction: The oral emergency pill contains progestin, which acts by preventing fertilization if administered in the first 72 hours after intercourse. Objective: This research aims to measure students' knowledge about its correct use. Method: In this study, the quantitative, analytical, cross-sectional, nonexperimental approach was used as the study methodology; data collection was through a validated instrument. The sample was made up of 120 nursing students, belonging to the Technical University of Ambato, from the basic and professional areas. The results obtained were that in the basic area 51% have a high knowledge about the generalities of the morning-after pill. With more than 40%, the basic area has average knowledge about the pharmacological action of the pill. Knowledge is average with more than 41% about the dose and method of use of the drug, also the basic area. In the knowledge of the adverse reactions caused by the pill, the professional area of the students has a low level with 38%. Conclusions: It is concluded that students at the basic level of the nursing career have greater knowledge of the morning after pill compared to the professional area.Item NIVEL DE CONOCIMIENTO DEL VIRUS DEL PAPILOMA HUMANO Y LA APLICACIÓN DE LA VACUNA EN ESTUDIANTES DE BACHILLERATO(Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Enfermería, 2024-05-29) Pallo Revelo, Kathia Anahi; Moyano Calero, WillianThe Human Papilloma Virus is one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections in women and has been identified as a precursor to cervical cancer. The objective of this research is to evaluate the level of knowledge of the human papillomavirus and the application of the vaccine in high school students. The population consisted of 138 high school students from the Mejía D7 Educational Unit (Quito-Ecuador), whose sample consisted of 96 students selected through stratified sampling, to whom an instrument called "Knowledge about the human papillomavirus vaccine" was applied. This instrument collects information on 4 demographic variables and 18 true and false questions divided into two dimensions: 10 on general knowledge and 8 on vaccine administration. The results of the study show that the level of knowledge about general aspects about the HPV virus in high school students was 21.9% and in terms of knowledge about the administration of the vaccinewas 58.4%. However, the overall knowledge on the subject is 40.6%. In conclusion, the levelof knowledge about the HPV virus and the administration of its vaccine in high school students is medium-high, but there is still a large percentage of students who do not know the importance of the vaccine and how to prevent infection.Item TERAPIAS ALTERNATIVAS APLICADAS EN EL CUIDADO DE ENFERMERÍA(Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Enfermería, 2024-05-28) Chuqui Suqui, Damaris Janina; Jiménez Peralta, Ana LucíaAlternative therapies play an essential role in nursing practice, providing professionals with the ability to offer comprehensive care that includes physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of health. However, it seems that there is a low level of knowledge and applicability in relation to these alternative therapies. Thus, the objective was to determine the use of alternative therapies in nursing care. To achieve this, a quantitative descriptive approach with a cross-sectional design was used. The participants were 100 nurses from the province of Tungurahua selected through a non-probabilistic sampling by convenience to whom a questionnaire about alternative therapies was applied. The results indicated that training and knowledge regarding alternative therapies were low among nursing professionals, despite their medium level of applicability. The most known therapies were massage therapy and aromatherapy, while massage therapy, again, and relaxation were the most used by nursing staff. These findings underscore the need for improved training and education in alternative therapies in the nursing setting in order to maximize their beneficial potential for patients.Item Conocimientos sobre covid-19 en estudiantes de la carrera de Enfermería(Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Enfermeria, 2022-09-01) Martínez Escobar, Karla Estefanía; Fernández Soto, Gerardo Fernando PhD. Mg.Es fundamental que los estudiantes de enfermería que estarán en primera línea en la prestación de servicios de salud tengan los suficientes conocimientos sobre el COVID-19 para que puedan adoptar prácticas apropiadas ante esta patología poco conocida y que afecta a todo el mundo. Objetivo: Evaluar el nivel de conocimientos sobre COVID-19 en estudiantes de la Carrera de Enfermería. Metodología: cuantitativa, descriptiva no experimental, la muestra fue censal conformada por 102 estudiantes de paralelos donde se evidenció el 10% de alumnos positivos para COVID-19 en el mismo curso, sexto semestre sección B, séptimo semestre paralelo A y D, como instrumento de recolección de información se utilizó una encuesta de conocimiento en torno a información general, transmisión, sintomatología, diagnòstico diferencia ymedidas de prevención del COVID19. Resultados: el 100% de los estudiantes tuvo conocimientos adecuados sobre los mecanismos de transmisión, el 72% de estudiantes se sexto “B”, 73% de séptimo “A” y 79% de séptimo “D” mostró un conocimiento adecuado respecto a la sintomatología, el 72% de sexto “B”, 61% de séptimo “A” y 67% de séptimo “D” mostraron un nivel inadecuado de conocimiento en torno a la diferencia clínica y finalmente el 78% de estudiantes de sexto “B”, 85% de séptimo “A” 76% de séptimo “D” un nivel adecuado de conocimiento sobre medidas de prevención. Conclusión: La mayoría de estudiantes mostró un nivel de conocimiento adecuado sobre medidas de transmisión, sintomatología y medidas de prevención mientras que fue inadecuado en torno al diagnóstico diferencial.Item Plan de educación post vacunal para madres y/o familiares que acuden al cumplimiento del esquema de vacunación en niños menores de 5 años(Universidad Técnica de Ambato/Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud/Carrera de Enfermería, 2022-03-01) Guanoluisa Mullo, Jhoanna Lisseth; Salguero Fiallos, Carmen Marlene Lic. Mg.Objective: a post-vaccination education plan was developed for mothers and / or relatives who attend to comply with the vaccination schedule in children under 5 years of age. Methodology: Descriptive quantitative study in which 30 people selected through non-probabilistic inclusion and exclusion criteria participated in which a survey of closed questions was carried out. Subsequently, these data were tabulated in Excel obtaining the results, the research was framed in the principles ethics of the Helsinki declaration. Results: a population between 18 to 55 years of age was evidenced, where women constituted 86.7% are from the urban part of the city, the level of knowledge of the post-vaccination effects in our population was classified as 10% high, basic 63.3 % and null 26.7%, it was also concluded that Ecuador has a satisfactory vaccination percentage 83%, this is recognized by PAHO Discussion: The importance of developing an education plan about postvaccination effects is that although Ecuador manages to have levels optimal vaccination programs, today it has still been possible to show that there are cases of whooping cough and tetanus Conclusions: The creation of a strategy such as the post-vaccination education plan will help to reduce the abandonment of compliance with the vaccination schedule, since it will help the mothers to provide effective care when such an event occurs.Item Conocimiento y autoexploración mamaria como prevención de cáncer de mama en mujeres que asisten al primer nivel de atención(Universidad Técnica de Ambato/Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud/Centro de Posgrados, 2022-03-01) Quishpe Molina, María del Carmen Md.; Iza Anguisaca, Freddy Bayardo Dr.Knowledge and breast self-examination is a procedure that allows the identification of different pathologies in women, so self-examination or early detection strategies reduce morbidity and mortality around this disease. The research to determine the knowledge about breast self-examination in women from 20 to 60 years of age during the period January-December 2020. The methodology applied in this study is observational, descriptive and cross-sectional with pretest - posttest and a control group. The sample population is made up of 195 women who attend the Alaquez health center, to whom a questionnaire and observation sheet are applied, whose purpose is to collect through a survey; sociodemographic characteristics, the level of knowledge on the subject and determine the components to design the strategy. The data obtained will be processed in Excel 2010 spreadsheets, Windows 7 version, and Pearson's confirmation will be performed using the IBM SPSS Statistics 21 program, where the relationship will be determined: the low level of knowledge about breast self-examination can be a result. for an incorrect application as a technique to determine breast cancer in women who attend xvi the Aláquez Health Center belonging to the Latacunga Canton, Cotopaxi Province during the period January - December 2020.Item Conocimientos Sobre Riesgo Cardiovascular en las Mujeres de 30 a 60 Años de la Parroquia Izamba(Universdidad Técnica de Ambato/Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud/Centro de posgrados, 2021-04-01) Cuenca Yaguana, Soraya Paulina Dra.; Torres Torres, Johny Dr. Esp.The objective of this project is to determine the knowledge that women between the ages of 30 and 60 in the Izamba parish have about cardiovascular risk. It is known that in Ecuador cardiovascular diseases represent the first cause of death in women even before cancer. These diseases affect all social status, both developed and underdeveloped countries, with women being the gender most affected by their vulnerability, especially during the menopause stage, where protective factors such as estrogens, are declining, thus favoring the development of these pathologies. It is known that the most significant risk factors for the development of these diseases are led by sedentary lifestyle and obesity. We worked with a qualitative approach, based on phenomenological design, which will allow conducting the research in a more flexible way, allowing to find the subjective aspect of the problem to be investigated. For this, in the first instance, a filiation data sheet was filled out, later a semi-structured interview was carried out, with an estimated application time between 20 to 35 minutes to women of the Izamba Parish who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the Data will be obtained under home visits or a place where there is privacy in a comfortable and quiet place where there are no possible interruptions to proceed with the interview. Subsequently, the interview was transcribed and the data placed in an Excel matrix, which allowed us to organize and correlate the information. Given this, it was confirmed that knowledge is related to cardiovascular risk in women between 30 and 60 years of the Izamba parish.Item Aplicación de una guía metodológica con madres adolescentes para fortalecer el desarrollo social de niños de 1 a 3 años(Universdidad Técnica de Ambato/Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud/Centro de posgrados, 2021-03-01) Aguirre León, María Belén; De Mora Coloma, Jacqueline Dra. Mg.Adolescent motherhood is a problem that has been present for many years but currently has reached a representative number of mothers who at an early age have experienced a significant life change in each of them, that is why the research was carried out under the Topic: Application of a methodological guide with adolescent mothers to strengthen the social development of children aged 1 to 3 years, in which the main objective was to describe the level of knowledge and attitudes of adolescent mothers about the social development of children from 1 to 3 years of age for the elaboration of a methodological guide. The research was carried out in the Patronato de Accion Social Píllaro with the collaboration of the GAD Municipal Santiago de Píllaro. This research is directly focused on working with adolescent mothers that allow them, through the application of a methodological guide, to strengthen the social development of their children, considering that motherhood is difficult in both adult and adolescent women. To collect the information, we had the appropriate tools for the effect, such as the tests called the MotherChild Relationship Attitudes Scale and the Abbreviated Development Scale test (EAD-1). Those that were applied to 30 adolescent mothers and their sons and daughters attending the Board. The conclusions reached indicate that a better social development of children from 1 to 3 years of age is favored with the adequate knowledge and positive attitude of adolescent mothers towards their children, in addition to that the majority of observed boys and girls have a medium-high level of social development, evidencing adequate social development of the same, it was also found that as the demographic characteristics of adolescent mothers are better, the social development of their children will be greater.