Uso correcto de guantes en una sala de un hospital gineco - obstétrico de la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

The correct use of gloves is an issue that involves knowledge, skills and abilities, are made of latex or synthetic rubber that prevent the transmission of microorganisms. The objective of this research is to determine the behavior of health personnel regarding the use and management of gloves in a room of a gynecological-obstetric hospital in the city of Guayaquil. It is a descriptive, cross-sectional study, the methodology used was quantitative, the universe was made up of all the health team of the hospital room under study taking into consideration for the sample the 27 people who represent the whole universe and for the co llection of information was used an interview with dichotomous questions and a direct observation guide. As results we have that 70% of the participants are women whose ages are 20 to 30 years. Regarding the behavior in the use of gloves 74% refers to use gloves in each procedure that performs, although when discarding them a 26% does not do it according to the norm. In conclusion, it was determined that most of the personnel are aware of the correct use, handling and removal of gloves at the time of the procedures, which was evidenced in the observation process.