Diseño de una propuesta educativa para la prevención de parasitosis intestinal en los niños/as de la escuela “Atahualpa” del cantón Santa Ana. Provincia de Manabí. Noviembre 2010-marzo 2011.

Abstract

This research designed an educational proposal for Prevention of Intestinal Parasites in Children of Atahualpa School, Canton Santa Ana, Manabí Province. The methodology used was descriptive – transversal, a total of 45 children were measured socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge and practices, data were tabulated in Microsoft Excel. The results were: socio- demographic characteristics were aged 5 to 9 years 60%, 10-14 40%, 52% female and 40% male, type housing 51% of cane, 49% composite construction, knowledge and practical 90% know about parasites, 96% washed their hands before eating and after using the bathroom, intake street food 52%, parasites treatment by medication 93%, wash fruits before serving 73%, eliminating waste by burning 100%, 100% use latrines, water for domestic consumption is boiled and purchase bottled 75%. This proposal recommended to work together motivating the parents participation, school, government, non-governmental organizations, the Health Ministry and International Plan, in this manner the population will continue maintaining a healthy environment and good living.