Health promotion in primary care in Ecuador

Introduction: Health promotion is a fundamental approach in primary health care (PHC) Ecuador. In recent years, the country recognizes the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles, preventing diseases and strengthening community participation in health promotion. Objective: Describe health promotion in primary care in Ecuador. Method: Systematic review of the literature, using the PRISMA guide and databases such as: Google Scholar, Scopus, Pubmed, Medline, Scielo, Latindex in English, Spanish and Portuguese between the years 2019-2024. Results: Promotion of health in PHC in Ecuador is essential to improve the health and well-being of the population. It focuses on activities and strategies that seek to prevent diseases, promote healthy lifestyles, and encourage people's self-care. It is very important to work collaboratively between health professionals with government entities and community organizations. Conclusion: By focusing on disease prevention, promotion of healthy lifestyles and community participation, a reduction in the burden of disease will be achieved and people's quality of life will improve.