Estrategias conductuales en el uso de mascarillas por parte de los internos rotativos de enfermería de la Universidad Técnica de Ambato

Abstract

The present research work aims to identify behavioral strategies in the use of masks by rotating nursing interns of the Technical University of Ambato during their hospital practices. The methodology was of a mixed quantitative and qualitative approach, descriptive and cross-sectional that included a population of 38 rotating inmates, as a data collection technique an online survey and an observation guide were applied with the guidelines established by the World Organization of health. The results show that 95% use the mask permanently, therefore, proper placement, use and disposal is essential to ensure the effectiveness of this respiratory protection device to limit the spread of certain respiratory diseases or even prevent contamination associated with use. incorrect of these inputs. The Chi square statistical test is also applied according to this, the decision rule rejects the null hypothesis and accepts the alternative hypothesis, that is; behavioral strategies do influence the use of masks.