Hábitos de prevención de enfermedades comunes en escolares de comunidades rurales de Guerrero, México

Janet Saldaña Almazán; Sergio Paredes Juárez; Belén Madeline Sánchez Gervacio; Vianey Guadalupe Saldaña Herrera; Norma Luz Solano González; Sergio Paredes Solís

doi:10.19136/hs.a24n3.6007

Authors

Janet Saldaña Almazán Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero
Sergio Paredes Juárez Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero
Belén Madeline Sánchez Gervacio Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero
Vianey Guadalupe Saldaña Herrera Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero
Norma Luz Solano González Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero
Sergio Paredes Solís Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19136/hs.a24n3.6007

Abstract

Objective: To identify the factors associated with the development of preventive behaviours for common diseases in primary schoolchildren from four rural communities.

Materials and methods: Mixed study, survey of 236 parents and interview with 14 teachers. Parents reported sociodemographic data and data on prevention of common diseases. Teachers reported on the school context and health habits.

Results: Health care based on customs and practices prevails. There was an association between the reporting of diarrheal diseases and lack of piped water (ORa 2.71, 95% CI 1.27-5.77) and lack of a latrine in the home (ORa 2.93, 95% CI 1.26-6.81). Teachers have limited knowledge of curricular content on education and health.

Conclusions: Common illnesses are related to the lack of basic services. There is an opportunity to promote habits for the prevention of common diseases through educational work, so it is necessary to encourage community participation in school activities.

Keywords: Habits; Schoolar health services; Health education; Health promotion.

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Author Biographies

Janet Saldaña Almazán, Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero

PhD in Education. Research Professor at the Center for Research in Tropical Diseases. Autonomous University of Guerrero. Chilpancingo de los Bravo, Guerrero. Mexico.
Sergio Paredes Juárez, Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero

PhD in Management and Merdotechnics. Research Professor at the Center for Research in Tropical Diseases. Autonomous University of Guerrero. Chilpancingo de los Bravo, Guerrero. Mexico.
Belén Madeline Sánchez Gervacio, Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero

PhD in Environmental Sciences. Research Professor at the Center for Research in Tropical Diseases. Autonomous University of Guerrero. Chilpancingo de los Bravo, Guerrero. Mexico.
Vianey Guadalupe Saldaña Herrera, Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero

Master in Public Health. Research Professor at the Center for Research in Tropical Diseases. Autonomous University of Guerrero. Chilpancingo de los Bravo, Guerrero. Mexico.
Norma Luz Solano González, Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero

PhD in Public Health. Research Professor at the Center for Research in Tropical Diseases. Autonomous University of Guerrero. Chilpancingo de los Bravo, Guerrero. Mexico.
Sergio Paredes Solís, Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero

PhD in Epidemiology. Research Professor at the Center for Research in Tropical Diseases. Autonomous University of Guerrero. Chilpancingo de los Bravo, Guerrero. Mexico.