Prevalencia del maltrato intrafamiliar y factores asociados en estudiantes del cantón Méndez, 2009

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Abuse, within the family framework is frequently and our country is not free of this, which has been demonstrated by high rates 75% (UNICEF), for this reason it’s imperative to make studies to know the reality of our peoples and raise timely responses.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of abuse in the family environment and associated factors among students in secondary schools in the cantón Méndez of Morona Santiago province´s, enrolled in school´s year 2008 -2009.

Methodology: It is a cross-sectional study among students in secondary schools in the cantón Mendez, who agreed to participate with the permission of their parents, and were submitted to a survey conducted by the author, previously validated. For tabulation and analysis was applied Epi Info version 3.3.2. OR. 95%, the results will be disseminated in schools through their authorities, educational talks, both the adolescent and their representatives and the general public, through radio and press releases.

Results: The prevalence of abuse was 67.7%, affecting more females 77.6% to 71.8% Shuar ethnic group, and the ages of 10-13 years with 69.9%. The most important factor was associated with domestic violence (CI 5.00-11.88 P = 0.00).

Conclusions: The prevalence of abuse and associated factors was high among students in secondary schools in the canton Mendez.

Keywords: Abuse, associated factors, adolescents.