Prevalencia del Helicobacter Pylori y factores asociados en escolares de la etnia Shuar del cantón Sucúa –Morona Santiago, 2014.

Abstract

Introduction: According to the WHO, more than 50% of the adult population is infected with Helicobacter Pylori, with prevalence rates of up to 90%. Most infections occur before 10 years old. Since the H. Pylori appeared (1983), it has been associated with peptic ulcer, gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux and even gastric cancer. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted. The sample was formed by 250 Shuar school children from Sucúa. The test used for the detection of Helicobacter pylori is the identification of antigens in the feces by immunochromatography. To establish the significance of variables association the OR was used with a 95% confidence interval. Results: The average age was 8.8 years (SD 2.0), with women predominance (54.4%). The 56.4% consumes drinking water, the 71.65% lives in overcrowding, a 42% has latrine service and 49.2% has sewerage service. A significant association with the level of education OR 1.68, 95% CI (1 - 2.84), p = 0.049; latrines OR 1.99, 95% CI (1.17 - 3.36), p = 0.01; outdoor feces OR 4.32, 95% CI (2.13 - 8.77), p = 0.000 was found. Conclusions: The prevalence of Helicobacter pylori is high in the Shuar school population; It is associated with a low level of parents education and inadequate infrastructure of basic services