Factores de riesgo asociados al Dengue, en el Barrio El Bosque, Machala – Ecuador, 2019

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to determine the risk factors that influence the transmission of Dengue in the Barrio El Bosque, in the city of Machala - El Oro - Ecuador. A non-experimental, cross-sectional, qualitative, descriptive and observational field study was carried out. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 24; For the elaboration of tables and graphs, the Microsoft Excel 2010 program was used. The population was 257 heads of household. 90% of the heads of households surveyed answered that mosquitoes reproduce in pools, 86% in tires in the open, 83% in vases and tubs; and 2% do not know where mosquitoes breed. In relation to the determinants of health, 98% of households have sewerage, 96% have a solid waste collection service, 66% have empty lots with water tanks around them, and 62% have empty lots with weeds. and garbage. In conclusion, it is determined that the main risk factors associated with the transmission of Dengue infection are empty lots, with weeds, garbage and water deposits, which can become potential breeding sites for mosquitoes.