Estimulación Temprana en Salud-Pregrado

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    Conocimientos y prácticas del personal de salud sobre el neurodesarrollo en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatales del Hospital Homero Castanier Crespo. Azogues, 2025-2026
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-03-02) Carrasco Cedillo, Camila Alejandra; Vélez López, Danna Samantha; Villalta Chungata, Blanca Cecilia
    Background: In Latin América, newborns admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) are exposed to various risk factors such as prematurity, sepsis, and environmental stress, which can negatively affect their neurodevelopment. In this context, neurodevelopment - centered care aims to minimize these effects through health personnel interventions focused on comfort, therapeutic positioning, environmental control, and parental involvement, all of which promote adequate neurological maturation in newborns. Objective: To determine the knowledge and practices of health personnel regarding neurodevelopment care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the Homero Castanier Crespo Hospital. Methodology: This quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study employed structured surveys administered to NICU health personnel to assess their knowledge and practices related to neurodevelopment care, as well as sociodemographic characteristics. Results: Most participants were aged 31 to 40 years, and 87,9% were female, with nursing staff representing 57,6 % of the sample. Regarding knowledge, 45,5% demonstrated an intermediate to basic leve, while only 9,1% reported advanced understanding. The implementation of key neurodevelopmental care strategies was limited, with low frequencies observed in actions such as promoting rest, observing signs of stress, and educating parents about neurodevelopment care. Conclusion: Health personnel in the NICU of the Homero Castanier Hospital exhibit predominantly basic to intermediate knowledge and inconsistent practices concerning neurodevelopmental outcomes in hospitalized newborns.
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    Conocimientos y prácticas sobre lactancia exclusiva en madres de niños de 0 a 6 meses que acuden al Hospital Básico de Paute, Paute, 2025-2026
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-03-06) Balarezo Ruilova, Joselina Marcela; Caguana Cabrera, Belén Isabela; Villalta Chungata, Blanca Cecilia
    Background: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is essential for infant health and development; however, its practice remains suboptimal in Ecuador. Factors such as educational level, cultural beliefs, and access to adequate information significantly influence its adherence. General Objective: To determine the knowledge and practices regarding exclusive breastfeeding among mothers of children aged 0 to 6 months who attend the Hospital Básico de Paute. Methodology: A quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional study was conducted with 50 mothers using a structured questionnaire with three sections: sociodemographic data, knowledge, and practices regarding EBF. Data were analyzed using frequencies and percentages in SPSS 24.0. Results: The mean age of the participants was 29.32 ± 7.3 years; 64% lived in rural areas, 56% had a high school education, and 70% were homemakers. A high level of knowledge was identified in 78% of the mothers, while 62% demonstrated adequate practices. Gaps persisted in aspects related to the recommended duration, contraindications, and breastfeeding technique. Conclusions: A high level of knowledge and adequate practices regarding EBF were identified; however, it is necessary to strengthen prenatal education and professional support to optimize breastfeeding technique and ensure continued breastfeeding.