Factores asociados al incumplimiento de la vacuna BCG en la población infantil atendida en un Centro de Salud en la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

The research study will be about Factors associated with the application of the BCG vaccine in the child population attended in a Health Center in the City of Guayaquil. Objective: To determine the factors associated with the application of the BCG vaccine in the child population attended in a Health Center in the City of Guayaquil. Research design: Population: 106 mothers of children; Study: with a quantitative, descriptive, prospective and transversal approach. 145 children attended the Francisco de Orellana Health Center for BCG vaccination, 77% at a late time. 62% of mothers have no knowledge of the vaccination scheme in the RN; 96% reported having access to health services and residing in the urban area with 94%. The vaccination system is through campaigns in intra and extramural sectors. Conclusion: the lack of knowledge of mothers is the prevailing factor in the failure to vaccinate newborns with BCG. Technique: Survey. Instrument: Questions questionnaire addressed to mothers, fathers or guardians of minors who come to a Health Center of the City of Guayaquil. Results: of the vaccinated RN, 37% are in an age range of 15 to 1 month of birth, 3% of 48 hours of birth, 2% between 2 and 3 months, and 1% are between 1 - 12 months and 4 - 6 months constituting the current reality of the national child population. Conclusion: The lack of knowledge of the mothers is the factor that prevails in the non-compliance of the vaccination of the newborns with the BCG.