Examinando por Autor "Cuenca Naspud, Marlon Hernán"
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- ÍtemSolo MetadatosNivel de conocimiento sobre mecánica corporal en los cuidadores de personas con discapacidad, distrito 03D01, Azogues, septimbre 2018 - febrero 2019(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2019) Cuenca Naspud, Marlon Hernán; Lliguicota Guamán, Tannia Johana; Sacoto Naspud, Norma Teresa; 0301946372; 0302393384; ., .The basic knowledge about body mechanics helps that caregivers decrease the risk of having musculoskeletal injuries, improving the quality of life of the caregiver and the person cared for. Objective: to determine the level of knowledge about body mechanics in caregivers of people with disabilities. District 03D01. Azogues September 2018-February 2019; Methodology: a descriptive, quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted, with a study sample of 173 caregivers. Results: In the sociodemographic data of the caregivers it is observed that: the prevailing age group is comprised in the range of 40 - 49 years the age with a percentage of 28.3%, 86.7% is female, according to the residence 57% of caregivers in the rural area, 50.3%, only the primary level; Regarding the kinship of the caregiver 65.3% is the mother and the father, 56.6% of the caregiver has the help to perform the care, 48% of the caregiver uses 5 to 12 hours in the care of the caregiver. Person with Disability; According to the level of knowledge about body mechanics, it was found that 63.6% have a medium level, 31.2% have a low level and 5.2% have a high level. Conclusion: Because they do not have adequate knowledge about body mechanics, caregivers are related to muscular-skeletal diseases, causing a deficit in health both as a caregiver and as a person being cared for.