Prevalencia de infecciones en las vías urinarias en adolescentes de 16 a 19 años que son atendidas en un hospital de la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

The increasing prevalence of urinary tract infections in adolescents between the ages of 16 and 19 poses a public health challenge. Physiological and psychological changes emphasize the imperative need to address this problem. In this way, it seeks not only to prevent medical complications, but also to ensure the comprehensive well-being of this population in the process of development. Objective: To determine the prevalence of urinary tract infections in adolescents between the ages of 16 and 19 who are treated at a hospital in the city of Guayaquil. Methodological Design: study with a quantitative, descriptive, retrospective and cross-sectional approach. Technique: indirect observation. Instrument: indirect observation matrix. Results: Within the total set of adolescents who presented urinary tract infection, it is observed that some characteristics prevail prominently, among their characteristics, the age of 16 years predominates (44%), they have secondary academic education (74%), who reside in urban areas (100%), and identify as mixed race (100%). As for the diagnosis, cystitis prevails (50%), with Escherichia coli as the main microorganism, and as part of its clinical manifestations, fever prevails (60%). Conclusion: During the period between 2020 and 2022, a prevalence rate of 5.94% of urinary tract infections was found in adolescents who were treated at a Guayaquil hospital, evidencing the importance of addressing this problem at this crucial stage of development.