The Promotion Of Health Communication Through The Inclusion Of The Kichwa Language At The San Juan De Llullundongo Health Center (2023-2024)

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David Santiago Agualongo Chela
Silvana Ximena López Paredes
Jhoselyn Adriana Toalombo Ninabanda
Edwin Vladimir Chariguaman Rochina

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In rural and intercultural contexts in Ecuador, communication between health professionals and indigenous patients is hampered by language barriers, which compromises the equity and quality of care.


This study aims to establish the relationship between effective health communication and the use of the Kichwa language at the San Juan de Llullundongo Health Center.


A quantitative, descriptive and correlational approach was applied, with a cross-sectional design. The sample is a census sample and includes 16 health professionals. A structured survey was used, validated by experts and analyzed using SPSS software.


The results show that 93.75 % of the personnel have no or little knowledge of Kichwa, and most of them are unable to provide medical information in that language. The 87.5% consider it useful to incorporate bilingual materials. The research concludes that the lack of linguistic competence limits the quality of care and violates the patient's right to understand their health process.


It is suggested that incorporating Kichwa is a communicative strategy and an act of cultural justice. It is recommended to strengthen intercultural training and implement public policies that guarantee linguistically relevant attention.

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The Promotion Of Health Communication Through The Inclusion Of The Kichwa Language At The San Juan De Llullundongo Health Center (2023-2024). (2025). Revista Científica Interdisciplinaria Investigación Y Saberes, 15(2), 86-103. http://201.159.220.249/revista/index.php/investigacion_y_saberes/article/view/314

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