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Customs and beliefs of ancestral medicine to reduce COVID-19, in the town of mariscal sucre – Otavalo

Abstract:

The objective of this research work was to develop an intervention proposal rescuing the customs and beliefs of ancestral medicine that contribute to the care of patients with COVID-19 aimed at the indigenous population of the Mariscal Sucre community in the city of Otavalo. In its development, the theoretical foundations were determined that allowed knowing which are the elements of nature that are used in the healing process, as well as the different rites, rituals and relevant procedures. The methodology used was based on a quantitative, descriptive, non-experimental field design, and bibliographic research was also used to obtain the pertinent theoretical bases. The population is made up of 393 citizens of the population, over 14 years of age, from which a representative sample of 256 inhabitants of the community and 13 men and women of wisdom were extracted, to whom a questionnaire was applied as a data collection instrument, designed with closed response options, Likert-type scale, which were processed by the SPSS statistical program to obtain a descriptive analysis. The main results stand out, through the use of customs and beliefs of ancestral medicine, based on infusions of herbs and plants with medicinal properties, it is possible to treat the symptoms of COVID-19, however, it is necessary to achieve a relevant articulation with the National Public Health System to achieve the integral care of the patient, complementing with pharmacological treatment.