Transcultural care: multi-temporal factors and trends in the dynamics of dengue in the province of Loja (Ecuador)

Introduction and Objectives: To establish the socio-demographic and climatic factors related to the dynamics of dengue in the province of Loja.

Method

The research used a retrospective, quantitative, descriptive approach. The study population consisted of confirmed dengue cases without warning signs reported within the province of Loja.

Results

The distribution of dengue in Loja is equitable, factors such as temperature, precipitation and humidity influence the number of cases, by sex there was a predominance in women (50.5%), the most affected age group is 15 to 49 years (66.7%), the cantons of Zapotillo, Loja and Catamayo concentrate more than 65% of the cases, with Zapotillo as the one with the highest incidence during 2022 and 2023.