Programa educativo en gestión de riesgo dirigido a los adolescentes de la comunidad de Sablog San Isidro. Cantón Guamote. Provincia Chimborazo 2015.

Abstract

This study was conducted in Sablog San Isidro community, Guamote canton belonging to Chimborazo province. In order to carry out this research; a study population formed by 60 adolescents was interviewed by following a study of quasi-experimental type based on structured survey to determine the level of knowledge and practices in risk management. The main findings of this study revealed: 47% of teenagers are not familiar with what a natural threat is, 85% of them do not know about signage, 80% do not know about evacuation drill, 67% do not know about basic emergency equipment, 70% of teens do not know what to do before, during and after a natural disaster. The methodology used was participatory active and playful. Thechniques such as exposure, brainstorming, video presentation and Power point are included; also, this educational program allows teenagers to prevent risks, natural and anthropic threats as well as it enables to get well informed about dealing with an adverse event. From the collected data it has been possible to increase the levels of knowledge and practices in matter of risk management in 87% with a difference of 56% to the initial level that was 31%. It is recommended to monitor the educational program and take over the knowledge that has been gained