Autocuidado en pacientes oncológicos atendidos en la consulta externa en el Instituto Oncológico Nacional “Dr. Juan Tanca Marengo” SOLCA, Guayaquil, 2019.

Abstract

Self-care in cancer patients. Objective: To describe self-care in cancer patients. Design: quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional, prospective approach. Population: 150 patients. Technique: Survey. Instrument: Questionnaire. Results: Age of 46 years and over 60% and 23% of 20-30 years; 84% female; 83% coast and 21% mountain range; 83% reside in the urban area; 40% married marital status; 29% single and 15% free union; 84% mixed ethnicity and 13% white. Education level: secondary 43%, primary 26% and higher 21%. Economic level: medium 55% and low 48%. Self-care factors: forgetfulness 24%, 30% due to ignorance and 14% other reasons; 45% alcohol consumption and 35% tobacco. Apply: 8 hours of sleep 50% and 40% 6 hours; 41% rest after treatment, 35% after treatment and 11% before treatment; consumption of vegetables 21%, fruits 20%, 15% white meats, 12% seafood; 25% water, 17% natural juices, 18% aromatic waters, 11% soft drinks, 10% nuts. Hygiene: 46% daily bath, use of 26% toilet soap, 15% scented skin creams; use of 15% sunscreen, 18% prevent exposure to heat and 25% prevent sun exposure, 23% use of caps. Wardrobe: 74% cotton clothing, other clothing 13%. Recognition of organic alterations: it does not recognize 51% and 49% recognizes them; 72% comply with medical treatment and 20% almost always, 51% and 24% visit weekly weekly. 46% take walks and 41% do no activity or exercise. Conclusion: Little knowledge and fairly self-care measures applied.