Investigation on the Epidemiological Profile of Individuals of Venezuelan Nationality Who Use the Health Services in Tulcán

Abstract

In this research, we sought to improve the study of the epidemiological profile of the Venezuelan population that attends health centers in the region. A mixed approach was used that combined the quantitative and qualitative paradigms, with a non-experimental cross-sectional design that included descriptive, exploratory, and correlational approaches. Different methods were used, such as field and bibliographic research, as well as empirical and theoretical approaches, such as documentary analysis, scientific observation and the system approach. By applying a survey to a representative sample of 66 people, both foreigners and nationals, relevant results were obtained. It was found that a high percentage (80%) of those surveyed were unaware of the symptoms, while 20% were aware of it. In addition, a considerable percentage (63%) only went to health centers in times of discomfort, in contrast to 47% who did so at the right time. These results made it possible to identify important problems within the health centers in relation to the foreign population studied. To address these situations, various actions were carried out, such as informative talks and forums, as well as the distribution of educational brochures, among other strategies.