Conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas sobre paludismo en estudiantes de tercer año de bachillerato de los colegios 9 de Octubre, Machala, Kleber Franco Cruz, Republica del Ecuador, Atahualpa, Unión Nacional de Educadores Une, Juan Montalvo, Republica del Perú, Simón Bolivar, fiscales urbanos de la ciudad de Machala, 2012

Abstract

Target. Determine the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices about malaria in high school juniors in the public schools of the urban city of Machala, 2012.-Materials and Methods. A descriptive study was conducted in a universe of 2069 students. The sample was probabilistic and representative, the size is calculated based on 95% confidence, 25% excellent knowledge (data obtained from a pilot study) and 20% error of inference. The data were obtained through a survey conducted by researchers to students and analyzed with Excel software.- Results. The 51.0% were men, the average age was 17.1 years ± 1. 45 DS and 49.0% did not receive prior training on malaria, 65.85% known the cause, 67.25% known it has cure, 64% used insecticides, 89.75% would go to a health center, 74% would use treatment, 52.2% believe that the MSP is responsible for the prevention, 41.75% performed activities to prevent and control, 43.75% believe that there is good care by the MPS.-Conclusions. The excellent and very good knowledge about malaria were 46.0%, excellent and very good attitudes were 71.0%, excellent and very good practices were 45.0%.AU