Infecciones de transmisión sexual en pacientes de 15 a 49 años de edad que acuden al Centro de Salud de la parroquia Timbara, durante el año 2014
This study was conducted in order to determine the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in 34 patients 15-49 years of age, users of the Center for Health Timbara Timbara Parish, Canton Zamora, Zamora Chinchipe during 2014. The methodology used for the research was cross, bibliographic and field fixed. To collect the information a survey was applied to 34 patients formed the study sample also proceeded to the review of medical records where it was observed that the most frequent in the microorganism responsible for most STIs was the Trichomonas vaginalis, which is transmitted through unprotected sex with an infected person. The main risk factors were found that 61.76% did not use a condom when having sex with their partners, 50.00% were with multiple sex partners. In addition it was determined that the most frequent complication was pelvic inflammatory disease with a rate of 5.89% and a minimum percentage of 2.94% abortion. As a general conclusion we can say that the parish Timbara patients are exposed to risk for STIs by a lack of education and awareness. Po this reason an education plan was proposed, which consisted of the same promotional talks, exhibitions delivery of information material Keywords: Infections, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Patient 15-49 years old