Demandas familiares y uso de servicios de salud en Ecuador: la importancia del género, la situación en el empleo y la clase social

Abstract

The integrative project examines family demands and health services in Ecuador, focusing on the influence of gender and the type of employment informality. The objectives include identifying patterns in the use of health services and analyzing how socioeconomic variables affect these demands. The hypothesis posits that gender inequalities and family demands negatively impact access to health services. The justification lies in the need to understand these dynamics to improve healthcare in the country. The project utilized data from ENSANUT-2018, applying statistical analysis techniques and Poisson regression to process the collected data. The results revealed that women access preventive and curative services more frequently, which may be related to their health perceptions and social roles. However, they face greater barriers in large households, particularly in the formal sector. Informal employment is associated with worse self-perceived health indicators and limited access to health services . In conclusion, the study highlights the importance of addressing gender and social class inequalities in the formulation of health policies in Ecuador. Keywords: Inequality, Access, Healthcare, Vulnerability, Well-being