Prevalencia de enfermedades neuro-músculo esqueléticas, en la comunidad de San Eduardo de la ciudad de Guayaquil, en el periodo de mayo - agosto del 2020.

Abstract

Introduction: Skeletal muscle diseases are a set of alterations that trigger dysfunctions at the general and structural level; due to various factors such as: inadequate loads, repetitive movements, displacement, handling force, which limit the mobility and skills of functional capabilities. Material and methods: Quantitative approach, descriptive scope and non-experimental design, with cross-sectional. The instrument endorsed by vice-chancellor of the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil, RFT5-33, was used in 729 households, which identified potential risks related to the determinants of health, as well as knowledge of the forms of social articulation of the actors; that are present in the locality, the behaviors, values and interests related to integral well-being, through the parameter Yes and No. Results: The prevalence of determined musculoskeletal diseases, corresponds to lumbago 26%; arthritis with 16.0%; osteoporosis 14.1%; 13.6% osteoarthritis; in a lower percentage of central neurological disorders in 7% related to mental illness and epilepsy. Conclusion: In the community of San Eduardo, Tarqui Parish of the Guayaquil Canton, Province of Guayas, a study of the prevalence of skeletal neuro-muscle diseases was carried out for the first time, which influence the physical and functional condition.