Características clínicas de la tuberculosis en pacientes atendidos en un centro de salud de la ciudad de Guayaquil. Año 2019 - 2021.

Abstract

The clinical characteristics of patients with tuberculosis may vary according to the extent and location of the infection. Objective: To describe the clinical characteristics of tuberculosis in patients treated at a health center in the city of Guayaquil. Methodology: descriptive, quantitative, retrospective, crosssectional. Population: 172 patients treated at a health center. Sample: 120 patients diagnosed with tuberculosis who meet the inclusion criteria. Technique: Indirect observation, Instrument: Indirect observation matrix. Results: Among the characteristics, patients from 42 to 49 years old (39%), men (56%), of mixed ethnicity (100%), of urban origin (100%), of secondary education level (100%) and occupation predominated. unemployed (100%). Regarding the clinical characteristics, they presented weight loss (54%) and chest pain (100%). Regarding comorbidities, 45% presented malnutrition as a history and alcohol consumption as a toxic habit (55%). Regarding the treatment, he receives scheme 1 (100%), none has abandoned treatment (91%), with a time of 3 to 6 months (73%), without presenting drug resistance (91%) and frequently complies (86%). Conclusion: Tuberculosis continues to be a pathology with a great impact on public health related to precarious characteristics and factors, associated with comorbidities, therefore, strategies are needed to help continue reducing tuberculosis morbidity and mortality in our country.