School Children In Rural Areas Research Articles

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Protein Energy Malnutrition among Pre School Children in Rural Areas

Children, particularly those in rural areas, are among the most vulnerable to malnutrition, a silent emergency recognized by organizations such as the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). This study delves into the complexities of undernutrition, specifically Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM), among pre-school children aged 3-6 years in rural regions. The research aims to estimate the prevalence of PEM, identify associated factors, and analyze various feeding practices contributing to malnutrition. Data collection was conducted through survey methods, encompassing 3-6-year-old children, revealing alarming statistics. Findings from 20 article papers underscored that 27.96% of pre-school children were underweight, with 6.71% severely underweight. Notably, 42.78% of children lacking energy-dense foods, as per Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), experienced malnutrition. Additionally, more than one-third of children suffered from underweight due to PEM. The study highlights the elevated risk of malnutrition among children with low birth weights, shorter interpregnancy intervals, higher birth orders, and inadequate breastfeeding and immunization practices. These insights underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions to address the multifaceted challenges contributing to PEM among rural pre-school children.

High prevalence of xerophthalmia linked to socio-demographic and nutritional factors among vitamin A-deficient rural primary schoolchildren in Malaysia

Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) remains a major health issue in developing nations, contributing to preventable childhood blindness. However, there is lack of recent data on xerophthalmia, especially among school-aged children in Malaysia. We hypothesized that xerophthalmia persists among rural schoolchildren in Malaysia and potentially associated with socio-demographic status and malnutrition. We conducted a cross-sectional study on 596 schoolchildren (8-12 years) from ten rural primary schools located in five states across Malaysia. Children meeting the criteria for xerophthalmia assessment included those diagnosed with vitamin A deficiency (VAD) (plasma retinol < 0.70 µmol/L) and marginal VAD (plasma retinol 0.70 to < 1.05 µmol/L). The overall prevalence of xerophthalmia was 48.8%, with the most common ocular sign being conjunctival xerosis (38.9%). The occurrence of xerophthalmia was negatively associated with retinol-binding protein 4 (RPB4) (P=0.003), alpha-carotene (P=0.04), hemoglobin (P=0.004), weight (P=0.02), body mass index (BMI) (P=0.04) and WAZ (weight-for-age z-score) (P=0.04) status. Based on multivariate logistic regression analysis, a higher risk of xerophthalmia was observed in boys (Adjusted odd ratio [AOR]: 1.7, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.2-2.5) and Orang Asli (OA, indigenous) schoolchildren (AOR: 2.0, 95% CI: 1.3-3.0), while schoolchildren with overweight/obesity status (AOR: 0.5, 95% CI: 0.3-0.8) were associated with a reduced risk of xerophthalmia. The present study unveils a high prevalence of xerophthalmia among vitamin A-deficient primary schoolchildren in rural areas of Malaysia, especially among the indigenous community. The identified socio-demographic and nutritional factors associated to xerophthalmia would facilitate the implementation of more targeted interventions in addressing these issues.

Socio-affective development of primary schoolchildren in rural areas based on the integration of educational agencies

socio-affective development of primary schoolchildren in rural areas based on the integration of educational agencies

Assessment of dental morbidity in school-going children (6–10-year-old): A cross-sectional study

Background Restricted activity days are prevalent in children with oral health problems. Oral health issues cause over 50 billion hours of education to be lost each year, which has an impact on children’s school performance and the potential for success. Mostly it is concluded that dental caries is the most common disease among individuals. In addition, it may create chronic systemic conditions in healthy individuals. In children, it may induce deformities in the growth of the unerupted teeth. This study will help identify the factors and causes of risk factors for morbidities associated with dental problems. It also includes the educational status and socioeconomic condition of their parents, which is conducted in the Wardha district of Maharashtra in the field practice of villages among children. Aim To Assess dental morbidity among schoolchildren in rural areas and their relationship with their socioeconomic status in rural areas of Wardha District. Methodology A questionnaire-based face-to-face interview was conducted in this community-based cross-sectional study to assess dental morbidity in school-going children. The study participants will be children aged 6–10 years in the rural areas of the Wardha district. The variables of this study were the sociodemographic profile, habits, and morbidities of the children.

Oral health problems among school children in rural area: a cross-sectional study

Background: Students are the wealth of the nation as they constitute one of the important segments of the population. The foundation of good health and sound mind is laid during the school age period. During this period, they are vulnerable to various oral health problems. These conditions are the hurdles in their physical, mental, emotional, and social development. In view of this, a study was conducted to assess the oral health status of the school students in rural areas. Methods: Cross-sectional study was conducted in rural area among school children in the month of March 2023. Standard proforma was used to record the data related to oral morbidity among the subjects. Data entry and statistical analysis was done with the help of Microsoft Excel. ꭓ2 and SE (p1-p2) tests were used to compare difference in categorical variables. The statistical level of significance was fixed at p&lt;0.05. Results: 432 students were examined. 226 (52.31%) subjects were having oral morbidity. 151 (66.81%) subjects in the age group of 5-10 years while 75 (33.19%) in the age group of &gt;10-16 years were having oral health problems (p&lt;0.05). 155 (59.73%) students from primary section and 71 (40.27%) students from secondary section were suffering from oral morbidity (p&lt;0.05). Dental caries was observed among 194 (44.91%) subjects followed by mouth ulcers (09.72%). 143 (53.36%) underweight subjects were suffering from dental caries (p&lt;0.05). Conclusions: Common oral health problems found in school going children can be addressed with the implementation of school health program in effective way. These common infirmities can be prevented by actively involving parents and teachers in school health services.

Prevalence of Dental and Skeletal Fluorosis Among School Children in Rural Areas of YSR Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Background Andhra Pradesh (AP) is one of the states in India found to have districts with endemic fluoride and YSR Kadapa district is one among them. Fluorosis is a well-known endemic disease affecting the hard tissues of the human body like teeth and bone and soft tissues like the kidneys, gastrointestinal system, nervous system, etc. Dental fluorosis is being proven as a biomarker for exposure to fluoride. This study evaluated the toxicity of fluoride in drinking water on the teeth (dental fluorosis) and on the bones (skeletal fluorosis) in YSR Kadapa district, AP. Material and methods A cross-sectional study was done in schools in the study areas and a total of488 school children aged between eight to 14 years were screened for fluorosis. Consent from parents or legal representatives was taken. The information regarding personal details, source of drinking water, diet, and socio-demographic characteristics was obtained from children through a questionnaire. Oral examination of teeth was done to assess dental fluorosis by the Deans's fluorosis index and a general physical examination to assess skeletal fluorosis as per guidelines given by the Central Government of India in the National Program for Prevention of Fluorosis in India. Fluoride in drinking watersamples and urine samples of school children was assessedby a fluoride ion meter. Statistical analysis was done using IBMSPSSStatistics for Windows, Version 25, (Released 2017; IBM Corp., Armonk, New York, United States). Descriptive statistics were used to assess the percentage distribution and Chi-square test of Independence for comparison between variables. Results Themean fluoride levelsin water in the study areas ranged between 1.5mg/l to 4.2mg/l andthere was a prevalence of 44.05% dental fluorosis and 0% skeletal fluorosis in the school children. A total of 48.47% of girls and 40.64% of boys were affected with dental fluorosis. A prevalence of 23.06% mild, 22.1% moderate, 5.31% very mild, and 4.55% severe dental fluorosis was observed in the examined children. Conclusion Our study results showed the presence of dental fluorosis with no clinical evidence of skeletal fluorosis amongschool children in the YSR Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh. This indicates the fluoride toxicity on teeth in children confirming the exposure to fluoride in the YSR Kadapa district. So, further long-term follow-up surveys are necessary to evaluate skeletal fluorosis in these children though there was no clinicalskeletal fluorosis. This highlights thatmeasures needto be enforced by the local governance for the supply of defluorinated water in these areas.

Pola Makan Dan Status Gizi Anak Usia Sekolah Dasar di Wilayah Pedesaan Dan Perkotaan

ABSTRACTBackground: Access to food differs between school-age children in rural and urban areas which is thought to have an impact on differences in the eating patterns and nutritional status of school-age children. The purpose of this study was to analyse differences in food pattern and nutritional status of school-age children in rural and urban areas.Methods: This research is a cross-sectional design. SDN I Benda which is located in Tasikmalaya City represents an urban area and SDN 3 Sukasari in Ciamis represents a rural area. The number of subjects in rural areas is 38 students and in urban areas is 40 students. Differences in eating patterns in rural and urban areas were analysed using independent t-test and Mann-Whitney at significance (p0.05).Results: The average food diversity of school-age children in rural areas (4) is less than in urban areas (4.5). The intake of energy (1636.8 vs 1526.1 kcal), protein (47.2 vs 43 g), fat (71 vs 62.8 g) and carbohydrates (214.1 vs 120.8 g) of school-age children in rural areas is slightly higher than in urban areas. This study showed that there were differences in the food diversity of school-age children in rural and urban areas (p=0.003); but there was no difference in energy (p=0.280), protein (p=0.593), fat (p=0.154), and carbohydrate (p=0.308) intake of school-age children in rural and urban areas.Conclusion: The food diversity of school-age children in rural areas is less than in urban areas, therefore efforts are needed to increase food diversity in rural areas

Research on the Correlation Between Anemia and Chronic Malnutrition in School-Age Children in Rural Areas of the Toumodi Health District in Côte d’Ivoire

Introduction: Anemia and chronic malnutrition are widespread in sub-Saharan Africa and constitute public health problems. This study was carried out to assess the association between chronic malnutrition and anemia in rural school-age children. Method: This is a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study carried out in the Toumodi health district in central Côte d’Ivoire. Study subjects were selected from children aged 6 to 15 years from rural school areas, according to inclusion and exclusion criteria, resulting in a sample of 588 pupils. The study was carried out in two stages: - The first step was to screen all consenting children for anemia using a Hemocue ®-System. - The second step was to collect anthropometric and biological data: the result of the presence of the malaria parasite in the blood by malaria test and the presence of helminths in the stools. Data entry and statistical analysis were carried out using Excel and SPSS version 12.0 software respectively. Results: Chronic malnutrition (weight-by-age) accounted for 22.4% of children, while the prevalence of anemia was 70.7%. The percentage of children with a positive malaria test was 57.5%. Helminths were observed in the stools of 52.8% of children. Anemia was correlated with chronic malnutrition and malaria. Moreover, chronically malnourished children were about twice (OR = 1.81) as likely to develop anemia as those who were not. Conclusion: This study revealed a strong association between chronic malnutrition and anemia.

Prevalence of goitre and iodine deficiency among school children (6-12 years) in rural areas of North Karnataka, India: A cross-sectional survey, 2016-19.

Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) have remained an unresolved public health problem in India. In this survey, we have estimated the prevalence of IDD among 6-12 years of school children in rural areas of north Karnataka, India and estimated the prevalence of low iodine content (<15 ppm) in salt at the household level and urine iodine excretion in this population. In this cross-sectional survey, we recruited 16,827 children between 6 and 12 years of age through multistage sampling from six districts. Goitre was examined clinically for all children. Household-level salt iodine estimation and urinary iodine estimation were carried out among a subset of the participants. Overall prevalence of goitre was 17.1% (95% CI: 16.5, 17.7). Out of this, 76.7% (n = 2116) had Grade-1 goitre, and 23.7% (n = 656) had Grade-2 goitre. The prevalence of goitre was higher among females (17.9%, vs. male 16.4%, P < 0.05). The prevalence of low iodine content (<15 ppm) in salt was 48.5% (95%CI: 46.7, 50.3). The overall median iodine excretion in urine was 85 μg/L (IQR: 60-150 μg/L). In total, 37.2% (n = 601) had mild iodine deficiency, 5.2% (n = 84) had moderate deficiency, and 10.1% (n = 163) had severe deficiency. All parameters showed high inter- and intradistrict variations. North Karnataka has a high goitre prevalence. Low use of iodized salt can be a major reason for the high prevalence of the condition. Ensuring the availability of iodized salt in this region and periodic surveillance to measure the impact of the programme should be the priority in this region.

Cardiac screening in school children: Combining auscultation and electrocardiography with a crowdsourcing model

School-based cardiac screening is useful for identifying children and adolescents with a high risk of sudden cardiac death. However, because of challenges associated with cost, distance, and human resources, cardiac screening is not widely implemented, especially in rural areas with limited medical resources. This study aims to establish a cloud-based system suitable for mass cardiac screening of schoolchildren in rural areas with limited medical resources. Students from three schools were included. They or their guardians completed a simple questionnaire, administered in paper or electronic form. Heart sounds were recorded using an electronic stethoscope. Twelve-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) were recorded and digitalized. The signals were transmitted through Bluetooth to a tablet computer and then uploaded to a cloud server over Wi-Fi. Crowdsourced pediatric cardiologists reviewed those data from a web-based platform and provided remote consultation. In cases in which abnormal heart sounds or ECGs were noted, the students were referred to the hospital for further evaluation. A total of 1004 students were enrolled in this study. Of the 138 students referred, 62 were diagnosed as having an abnormal heart condition and most had previously been undiagnosed. The interrater agreeability was high. An innovative strategy combining a cloud-based cardiac screening system with remote consultation by crowdsourced experts was established. This system allows pediatric cardiologists to provide consultation and make reliable diagnoses. Combined with crowdsourcing, the system constitutes a viable approach for mass cardiac screening in children and adolescents living in rural areas with insufficient medical resources.

Epidemiological factors affecting incidence of parasitic type infections in the school children of rural areas of District Multan (Punjab), Pakistan

Epidemiological factors affecting incidence of parasitic type infections in the school children of rural areas of District Multan (Punjab), Pakistan

Implementasi Pendidikan Karakter Religious Dalam Membentuk Kepribadian Siswa Di Madrasah Tsanawiyah Miftahussalam Kecamatan Lumbang Kabupaten Probolinggo

There are still many school-age children in rural areas who behave badly in the school environment and outside of school, for example, students have started to dare to say dirty words to their parents and do bad things to their friends. The purpose of the application of religious character education is expected to be a solution to the background of the problem above in forming good character towards students, so as to provide the expected results, especially in student behavior towards a better direction. The method used by the researcher is a qualitative research, where this method is more descriptive, the data collected is in the form of interview observations, namely opinions from sources, recordings, and other supporting documents. The results of the study explain the efforts of teachers in developing and shaping the character of madrasa students to become human beings who have good moral character, it is not as easy as one thinks, it takes quite a long time from several interviews carried out, integration in shaping the character of students, teachers carry out several programs such as school habituation activities, spontaneous school activities , exemplary and supervising the school and outside the school all of these activities went quite well seeing the support from the parents of the students and the enthusiastic spirit of the students in following them so that what was expected was achieved optimally.

High prevalence of malnutrition and vitamin A deficiency among schoolchildren of rural areas in Malaysia using a multi-school assessment approach.

Childhood malnutrition is known as a public health concern globally. The present study aims to assess the anthropometry and blood biochemical status of rural primary schoolchildren in Malaysia. A total of 776 children (7-11 years old) from ten rural primary schools from five states were included in this study. Nutritional outcomes were assessed based on sex, age group and school categories among the children (median age: 9 years (P25:8, P75:10)). The overall prevalence of malnutrition was 53·4 %. Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) was recorded at 20·6 and 39·8 % based on retinol and retinol-binding protein (RBP) levels, respectively. Anaemia, iron deficiency (ID), iron-deficiency anaemia (IDA) and elevated inflammation were found at 14·9, 17·9, 9·1 and 11·5 %, respectively. Malnutrition, VAD, anaemia, ID, IDA and elevated inflammation were more prevalent among Orang Asli (OA) schoolchildren compared with Non-Orang Asli schoolchildren. Higher occurrences of VAD and anaemia were also found among children aged <10 years. Retinol, RBP, α-carotene, ferritin and haemoglobin levels were lower among undernourished children. Besides, overweight/obese children exhibited a higher level of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that OA school children (adjusted OR (AOR): 6·1; 95 % CI 4·1, 9·0) and IDA (AOR: 3·6; 95 % CI 1·9, 6·6) were associated with stunting among this population. The present study revealed that malnutrition, micronutrient deficiencies and anaemia are prevalent among rural primary schoolchildren in Malaysia, especially those from OA schools and younger age children (<10 years). Hence, more appropriate and targeted measures are needed to improve the nutritional status of these children.

Results of Hearing Screening in School-Age Children from Rural Areas of the Kujawsko- Pomorskie Region in Poland.

Objective: There is a need for regular surveillance of the hearing of children, no matter what their age. Screening of the hearing of school children can be done quickly and cheaply using teleaudiology. The primary aim of this study was to identify children who showed a suspected hearing impairment from rural areas of the Kujawsko–Pomorskie region and refer them for further audiological testing. A secondary aim was to estimate the prevalence of hearing loss in those children.Methods: There were 4754 children, made up of 1840 children aged 6–7 years old and 2914 children aged 12–13 years old. Pure-tone air conduction thresholds were obtained at 0.5–8 kHz. Audiometric test was supplemented by results of a brief questionnaire filled in by parents.Results: Of the 4754 children, 618 (13%) failed screening and were referred for detailed audiological diagnostics. The prevalence of hearing loss was estimated to be 7% and was significantly higher (OR = 2.12) in the group aged 6–7 y/o (10.1%) than in the group aged 12–13 y/o (5.0%). In our study the estimated prevalence of HL was twice as high in children aged 6–7 y/o (10.1%) than in children 12–13 y/o (5.0%). This difference was also evident in another study of Polish children from rural areas, where the prevalence of HL was 11.4% in younger children (6–9 y/o) and 5.5% in older children (12–13 y/o).Conclusion: Large numbers of school-age children in rural areas have hearing problems. It is recommended that a hearing screening program in primary schools based on e-health solutions should be adopted.

Prenatal and postnatal exposure to pesticides and school-age children’s cognitive ability in rural Bogotá, Colombia

Colombia is one of the largest pesticide consumers in South America. These products have a variety of negative consequences on the health of rural populations, especially neurocognitive disorders in children. In this work, the prenatal and postnatal exposure to pesticides was evaluated and the association between the cognitive capacity of school-age children in rural areas of the city of Bogotá, Colombia, investigated. Separate multiple linear regression models were used to evaluate associations of pesticide exposure measures and WISC-IV scales, adjusted for child sex, maternal educational attainment, growth retardation, and effect modification explored by sex, using a cross products term of 232 children between the ages of 7 and 10. It was found that among all children, pesticide exposure at school was associated with a worse working memory index (ß = −3.40; 95%CI; −6.6; −0.2) and a worst verbal comprehension index (ß = −3.2; 95%CI; −6.5; −0.2). Among girls, pesticide use at home was associated with a worse processing speed index (ß = −5.1; 95% CI; −10.1; −0.20) but not among boys (ß = 1.73; 95% CI; −2.6; 6.9). This revealed an association between the prenatal and postnatal exposure reported and some IQ sub-indices of children aged between 7 and 10 years residing in the rural areas of Usme and Sumapaz in the city of Bogotá, Colombia.

Distribution of refractive error among chinese primary school children in a rural area in Pahang, Malaysia.

This study aimed to determine the prevalence and status of refractive error among Chinese primary school children in a rural area in Pahang. This investigation entailed a cross-sectional retrospective study design involving case file analyses. The study site was a Chinese medium primary school in a rural locality within Bentong district. A total of 82 school children met the B40 classification and selection criteria; therefore, universal sampling was done. Analyses were done according to age group: Level 1 included ages 7 to 9 years, while Level 2 comprised 10- to 12-year-olds. The mean age of the 82 Chinese school children was 9.72±1.5 years; the percentage of refractive errors found was 80.48%. A total of 53 (64.63%) children had myopia. Two-way ANOVA showed a significant difference (P=0.038) in the refractive error between age groups Level 1 and 2, but no significant difference (P=0.947) was observed in refractive error between genders. The chi-square test and Fishers exact test showed no significant association between the type of refractive error with gender (P>0.05) and age group (P=0.319). Myopia was the most common type of refractive error among Chinese school children in a rural area in Pahang. Refractive error severity was influenced by age group but not by gender. Types of refractive error were not associated with age group and gender. Hence, it is recommended that Chinese school children in rural areas seek an annual vision screening or eye test.

Prevalence of intestinal parasitic diseases in school children of rural areas of district Lower Dir, Pakistan.

Present study was conducted among school children to recognize the prevalence of IPIs in rural communities of district Dir Lower, Pakistan. A sum of 324 samples of stool were collected (210 boys and 114 girls). Used direct smear method and formol ether sedimentation concentration technique for processing the samples. The result shows that 82% (n=266) were found infected comprised 64.8% male and 35.1% females. Children of the age group 10 to 12 years were found extremely infected 94.2% while 4-6 year age group were having minimum ratio of infection 72%. Current study shows mono parasitism in 50.6% of the students while 22.2% were infected with 2 species and 7.40% were infected with three species of parasites. Seven species of intestinal parasites were reported include Ascaris lumbricoid in male (n=122) 58.0% and in female (n=65) 57.0% followed by Hook worm (n=88) 41.9% and (n=44) 38.5%; Tania saginata (n=44) 20.9% and (n=24) 21.0%; Entrobius vermicularis (n=32) 15.2% and (n=16) 14.0%; Trichuris trichura (n=25) 11.9% and (n=22) 19.2%; Hymenolepis nana (n=24) 11.4% and (n=18) 15.7% and Entameoba histolytica (n=16) 7.61% and (n=14) 12.2% in male and females respectively. The study indicates that most occurring intestinal parasite in the current study were Ascaris lumbricoides 58.0% (n=122) followed by hookworms 41.9% (n=88). Male students were more infected than females in the present study.

Prevalence of Myopia in School Children of Bangalore Region, Karnataka, India

Background One of the most widespread visual problem that affects both children and adults is myopia. High myopia increases the likelihood of acquiring irreversible visual impairment owing to pathologic changes in retina as well as the risk of glaucoma cataract and amblyopia. Aim To determine the prevalence of myopia in urban and rural primary and secondary school children of Bangalore region Karnataka India.Methodology Students of urban and rural area schools in Bangalore region aged 5 to 15 years were included in the present study. A total of 3038 students from six different schools were screened of which 1510 were girls and 1528 were boys. The students underwent basic eye examination such as visual acuity and dry retinoscopy. Also the power of glasses the children were already wearing for the correction from the past was recorded.Results Out of 6076 eyes screened 4 241 were diagnosed with myopia. Out of 2954 rural children 3.18 94 had myopia and out of 3122 urban children 4.71 were myopics.Conclusion Urban school children in Bangalore Karnataka showed a higher frequency of myopia compared to school children in rural areas.

Prevalence of Gingivitis and Correlation between Frequency of Brushing and Gingivitis in 3- to 15-Year-Old School Children in Rural Parts of Barabanki District, Uttar Pradesh, India

Background: In India, the majority population lives in rural areas where there is less awareness on the maintenance of oral health. At the rural level, less work has been done among children to determine the incidence of gingival disease and its relation to the cleaning rate. Hence, it is necessary to evaluate the prevalence of gingivitis among these masses. Aims and Objectives: The goal of the study was to determine the prevalence of gingivitis and its relation to the frequency of tooth brushing among school-going children between 3 and 15 years of age group in rural areas of Barabanki district, India. Materials and Methods: The study was done on a sample size of 1200 school-going children, in which 611 boys and 589 girls are there, from rural schools of Barabanki. The sample consisted of four age groups of children from 3 to 5 years, 6–9 years, 10–12 years, and 13–15 years of age. Gingival Index given by Loe and Silness was used to determine the severity of gingivitis. The data were evaluated using the Chi-square test. Results: The overall prevalence of gingivitis obtained was 86.17% and it was highly significant in relation to age groups. On comparing the frequency of brushing and gingivitis in all age groups it was revealed that twice daily brushing was significantly related to healthy gingiva. Conclusions: The study revealed a high prevalence rate of gingivitis among children in these age groups indicating oral health program is highly recommended for both parents and school children in rural areas to maintain oral hygiene.

Rehabilitation of an Internet network in 40 schools in Nabón, Ecuador

Internet access is necessary to ensure respect for the right to education, however, worldwide about 75% of school-age children in rural areas do not have access to the Internet at home, which makes it imperative the need for actions to reduce the digital gap to improve the quality of education in rural communities in Ecuador. This article describes the rehabilitation of an Internet network of 40 schools in the Nabón community, Ecuador. An earlier initiative implemented the Internet network, but lack of maintenance left it non-functional. With the support of the Municipality of Nabón, Motorola Foundation and IEEE SIGHT, a group of volunteers from IEEE Ecuador evaluated the state of the network to identify opportunities using the existing infrastructure. The commitment to the community, as well as the development of capacities, are at the center of the intervention to guarantee the sustainable development of the project. This document reports on the design, implementation, achievements and lessons learned from the rehabilitation of the Internet network.