Estilos de vida de las embarazadas que acuden a control prenatal en el subcentro de salud de Victoria del Portete, Cuenca 2013

Abstract

Objective: this investigation determined the lifestyles of pregnant women attending antenatal care at Victoria del Portete Health of Subcentre of 2013.

Material and Methods: this is a descriptive cross-sectional study, we worked with an infinite universe, the sampling frame consisted of 52 pregnant women attending antenatal care in the months of february, march and april of 2013, expressing their desire to participate in research and signed informed consent. The techniques used were direct observation and the use of surveys to pregnant women about lifestyles, as instruments we use a form developed by the authors, the data were processed and analyzed in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and SPSS.

Results: 37 pregnant are fed 3 times per day, 41 in their free time walk, 25 sleep of 8-10 hours, 9 are passive smokers, 47 did not use contraceptives, 26 have of 1-2 children, 47 deliveries were attended in home, 17 are of 24-29 years, 22 cohabiting, 35 are elementary and 22 are housewives.

Conclusion: this research is important because protective factors were detected (power) and risk factors (home deliveries), which will allow in the future to the Health Unit action to the benefit of users

DeCS: LIFE STYLE; PREGNANT WOMEN; CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDIES; COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES; HEALTH CENTERS; CUENCA-ECUADOR.