Programa educativo sobre el COVID 19 en personas de 30 a 45 años, que laboran en el mercado Juan Bernardo Dávalos en el cantón Riobamba, provincia de Chimborazo, año 2022

Abstract

The current research aimed to implement an educational program on COVID-19 in people aged 30 to 45 who work in the Juan Bernardo Davalos market in Riobamba, Chimborazo province. A convenience sample was presented to 46 workers who met the established inclusion criteria. A structured survey was applied in three fields focused on socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge, and practices on COVID-19. As a result, it was found that participants had weaknesses regarding the means of spread and the symptoms related to Covid-19 such as sneezing, muscle pain, fatigue, and cough, and less that 50% have heard about the vaccine. Regarding the effectiveness of prevention measures, the use of face masks was highly recognized by workers, while social distancing and frequent handwashing were less frequent. Concerning COVID-19 prevention strategies, it was found that only 33% of the workers kept social distancing, and 39% washed their hands with soap frequent. However, 67% of the workers used alcohol to disinfect their hands, and only 52% disinfected their bills when collecting money. 63% of the participants said they would work even if they felt sick, and finally, 89% wore face masks during the working day. The need to implement an educational program was determined based on the data obtained. Post-intervention survey data showed a 100% improvement in COVID-19 awareness and a 37% increase in recommended practices to reduce disease infections. Finally, it is recommended to evaluate the implementation of measures adjusted to market activity and new Covid variants.