Proyecto Educativo sobre Vivienda Saludable Dirigido a las Familias de la Comunidad las Peñas. Portoviejo. Provincia de Manabí. 2010

Abstract

Implementation of a Healthy Housing Educational Project that was applied to the families of the Las Peñas community of the Province of Manabí in the universe of 90 families, using the observational method and applying a survey evaluated socio-demographic characteristics, conditions, knowledge and hygienic sanitary practices. We worked with a population of 64% of women between the ages of 15 and over, and 69% of men; primary education 49%, secondary education 16% and a population of 23% illiteracy; main occupation agriculture with 44% in men and 31% in women; health problems, acute respiratory infections 40%; type of housing reeds 44%; adequate latrines 53%; 75% water supply; 84% of garbage is incinerated; personal hygiene 70%; hygiene of housing 50%; management of agrochemicals 40%. Eight training workshops were carried out, through promotion activities that encourage healthy practices through workshops and recreational techniques. During their execution, 90% of trained families were reached and 60% improvement in knowledge and reducing risk practices. It is recommended that ESPOCH and International Plan of continuity and follow-up to implemented projects, to support and train promoters to help and guide communities.