Healthy preventive practices in respiratory infections in children under 5 years of age 5 years of age

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https://doi.org/10.35381/s.v.v6i2.2152

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Pneumonia, respiratory tract diseases, bronchial diseases. (Source, DeCS).

Abstract

Objective: To analyze healthy practices for the prevention of acute respiratory infections in children under 5 years of age in the parish of La Esperanza in Ecuador during the period October 2021 - January 2022. Method: Descriptive observational. Results: Education through talks on healthy strategies with parents will influence the prevention of respiratory infections in the La Esperanza health center, emphasizing hand washing because the skin is the first line of defense against diseases, in addition to covering the mouth when coughing or sneezing.

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Published

2022-08-15

How to Cite

Guerrón-Enríquez, S. X., Benavides-Cárdenas, D. F., Enríquez-Reinoso, L. M., & Muñoz-Coral, S. .-L. (2022). Healthy preventive practices in respiratory infections in children under 5 years of age 5 years of age. Revista Arbitrada Interdisciplinaria De Ciencias De La Salud. Salud Y Vida, 6(2), 628–635. https://doi.org/10.35381/s.v.v6i2.2152

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