Creación de un manual de apoyo dirigido al personal de salud y a los usuarios (niñas, niños y adolescentes) de la Zona 6 del Ministerio de Salud Pública para la prevención del embarazo en niñas y adolescentes

Abstract

Adolescent pregnancy is a structural issue of public health and social justice in Ecuador, particularly in Zone 6 (Azuay, Cañar, and Morona Santiago), where poverty, gender inequality, violence, and limited access to sexual and reproductive health services intersect. In response, this thesis aims to develop a printed edu-communicational tool directed at healthcare personnel and children and adolescents, to support the prevention of early pregnancy by promoting dialogue, critical thinking, and access to scientific and culturally appropriate information. As a result, the research proposes a contextualized edu-communicational guide designed to strengthen the capacities of healthcare professionals in their orientation and support processes. The findings emphasize that prevention must go beyond post-pregnancy care and be addressed through an integral, intersectoral, and human rights-based approach.