Conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas sobre el Chikungunya en la población de la parroquia Bartolomé Ruiz del cantón Esmeraldas. Cuenca 2015

Abstract

Background: Since the arrival of Chikungunya in Ecuador, it has exceeded the capacity of the health response to contain this dissemination, it is currently considered a problem that can affect the whole country. Epidemiological antecedents indicate that Chikungunya outbreaks tend to appear cyclically; Since 2004 has been responsible for epidemics of considerable magnitude in Asia and Africa.1 At present the disease has an extensive world-wide spread, arriving at places in which it was not known, including Ecuador. Outbreaks have occurred in European and American countries; This recent re-emergence of the Chikungunya has increased concern about the impact of this virus on global public health.1 Objective: To determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices on the Chikungunya in the inhabitants of the Parish Bartolomé Ruiz Del Cantón Esmeraldas. Methodology: We will carry out a descriptive study with a universe of 18172 inhabitants and a sample of 396 inhabitants. The analysis of the information will be done in SPSS version 20.0; The presentation of the results using tables and graphs. Use of results: in addition to the academic utility, it is intended that the results of the research be known by the health authorities of the parish Bartolomé Ruiz, in order to implement the sanitary measures of the case