Síndrome metabólico en los gestantes de 15 años a 30 años que acuden a un centro de salud de la ciudad de Guayaquil en el año 2021.

Abstract

The metabolic syndrome occurs because of factors that can be modifiable, it is the consumption of high salt, consumption of alcoholic beverages, and carbonated, physical inactivity, and a sedentary lifestyle. Objective: To establish the associated factors of the metabolic syndrome in pregnant women aged 15 to 30 years who attend a Guayaquil city center in 2021. Design: descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional, prospective. Technique: Survey. Instrument: Questionnaire of questions. Population: 169 pregnant women seen in the period of April, May and June 2021. Results: the metabolic syndrome occurred in pregnant women aged 21 to 25 years (40%), single (55%), from the coastal region (90%) , from urban areas (96%), mestizo ethnic group (85%), secondary education (60%), works independently (62%), primiparous (55%), who always consume fat (62%), always fiber (48% ), micronutrients always (32%) Mediterranean diet always (46%), who have the habit of always walking (44%), dancing sometimes (52%), aerobics sometimes (66%), other activities almost always (84% ). Conclusion: It is evident that factors such as diet and physical activities directly affect the metabolic syndrome, as well as the lack of knowledge and low income, they do not have the resources to carry a better diet during this stage; Therefore, it is necessary to continue developing activities aimed at providing information on the importance of carrying out continuous prenatal control, for the prevention of risks for both the mother and the fetal product.