Sociodemographic indicators and their relationship with the impact of COVID-19 in the Jipijapa Canton

Abstract

Knowledge of sociodemographic indicators will allow us to appreciate the relevant aspects of the population that were affected by COVID-19. The objective was to analyze the sociodemographic indicators and their relationship with the impact of COVID-19 in the Jipijapa canton. A bibliographic search on the subject was carried out in databases, official international and national organizations. As a result, it was obtained that of the population projected to 2021 of the Jipijapa Canton, 14.3% corresponds to older adults, a population with a higher risk of contagion, mainly men aged between 65 and 74 years. Mortality from COVID-19 in Ecuador was 10,234 deaths of men in 2020, in Jipijapa the male gender was the most affected with 57% compared to 43% of the female gender. Microentrepreneurs have seen their economy affected as a result of COVID-19. Students lacking technology presented greater problems accessing online education. It was concluded that older adults constitute the most vulnerable group to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as evidence that the male gender has a higher degree of mortality. COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the economy and education of the Jipijapa Canton.