Prevalencia de infección de vías urinarias, mediante el examen elemental y microscópico de orina y factores de riesgo asociados, en los habitantes de Coyoctor, de octubre 2015 a abril 2016, Tambo – Cañar

Abstract

ANTECEDENTS: To determine the prevalence of a disease allows a description and identification of its frequency. In Tambo canton, data provided by the health center, 2008 demonstrate that Via Urinary Infection occupied sixth place of frequency. Meanwhile the World Organization of health, 2012 determined that it is the fourth cause of death in Ecuador (1, 2).

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of urinary tract infections through urine microscope elemental testing and risk factors associated to the population of Coyoctor from October 2015 to April 2016, Tambo-Cañar.

METHODOLOGY: The research was descriptive, cross-section, carried out in Coyoctor community to a population of 264 habitants, from which, after applying the formula, 157 samples were received. The participants signed a consent and assent form. They filled out a survey with affiliation data and information aimed for the case study. Elemental and microscopic urine exams were performed that provide pivotal information and the prevalence of via urinary infection in the population studied was determined. RESULTS: 13.4% of Coyoctor habitants presented urinary infections, with 19% in almost all groups of ages, except 30-39 year olds with 9.5% and older than 60 with 14.3%. The feminine gender predominated wth 85.7%. Bad hygiene habits represented 33.3% and unadecuate cleaning after defecation and 28.6% deficient intimate hygiene