Conocimientos de la nutrición y alimentación en los internos de enfermería del Hospital IEES Ceibos en el período de febrero a abril del 2024.

Abstract

Knowledge about nutrition and food are topics of great relevance for nursing interns. Because a good diet prevents diseases, and helps to stay active during the work day, providing a comprehensive service to the sick patient. For this reason, the present research work establishes as a general objective to determine the knowledge of nutrition and eating in nursing interns at the IEES Ceibos hospital in the period from May to April 2024. To do this, a methodology with descriptive characteristics was used, quantitative, non-experimental, transversal. Applied to 78 hospital nursing interns. Among the results identified, it could be observed that 57.7% were female; between 20 and 25 years old 30.8%; single 67.9%; has no children at 59; from the emergency area 41%. Regarding the level of knowledge about nutrition and food, it is average at 42.6%; and their nutritional education is 67.9% healthy. The conclusion is reached that, despite having optimal knowledge, their food preferences and eating habits are not ideal for health care.