Aplicación de terapias alternativas anti estrés dirigido a los comerciantes del centro comercial popular la condamine. Riobamba. Chimborazo. Octubre 2014 – febrero 2015

Abstract

In the present research alternative therapies anti-stress was applied to traders who work in the high plant of Commercial Popular Centre La Condamine, using a population of 50 people, with the aim of helping to reduce stress on traders by applying these therapies. It has started with the implementation of the survey to identify socio-demographic characteristics, level of knowledge and practice, by the test on stress level. The research methodology is descriptive with quasi-experimental design to the analysis of results, the methods were used: qualitative and quantitative. Considering the characteristics of participants Relaxation techniques and massage therapy was selected through the application of the same identified traders decreased their high stress level to a low level also improved by increasing their level of knowledge and practices, which are being identified in the results of hypothesis testing accepting the alternative hypothesis (test statistic Z), survey of knowledge and practices, test to identify the level of stress and satisfaction survey. Therefore it can be concluded that came to see and recognize the importance of using alternative therapies anti-stress, obtaining optimal health benefits and perceived a positive impact on their quality of life. It is recommended to continue to conduct such investigations in other public and private institutions, and excellent results were obtained for the benefit of the study group working on this commercial centre.