COINFECCIÓN DE HELICOBACTER PYLORI Y ENTEROPARÁSITOS EN TAXISTAS DE LA CIUDAD DE AMBATO, FACTORES DE RIESGO ASOCIADOS

Abstract

Coinfection involves two or more microorganisms colonizing the same host; When the Helicobacter pylori bacteria and enteroparasites share the same host, they cause a negative impact on health. These two microorganisms are among the main infectious agents that cause intestinal problems throughout the world. They justify part of the consultations for chronic abdominal pain. They are generally associated with risk factors such as: hygiene habits, age, geographical area, living conditions. Vehicle drivers are subject to the risks of driving itself and also to various problems that arise and alter their health system; gastrointestinal disorders are among one of the main conditions. The objective was to analyze cases of coinfection between Helicobacter pylori and enteroparasites in taxi drivers in the city of Ambato with their associated risk factors. The research had a mixed approach of correlational, transversal and prospective nature. When analyzing the results of the total sample, there was a high frequency of people infected by any of these microorganisms. Of these cases that presented infection, a high percentage had coinfection with both infectious agents; When performing the Chi Square correlation statistical analysis, a statistically significant value was obtained that indicates that there is a correlation between these two microorganisms; Regarding the associated risk factors, lack of knowledge and poor hygiene practices were the main factors that could be evidenced in this study. At the end of this investigation, it was clarified that there is a significant correlation of coinfections caused by Helicobacter pylori and enteroparasites in taxi drivers in the City of Ambato. In addition, a workshop was held with the participants as a preventive contribution, which is why it is of great importance to carry out workshops as strategies to improve health status.