Women in Ecuador

Women in Ecuador are broadly responsible for the upbringing as well as care of children as well as families; traditionally, men work not taken an active role. Ever more women create been connection the workforce, which has resulted in men doing some housework, and becoming more involved in a care of their children. This conform has been greatly influenced by Women's suffrage was granted in 1929.

Girls tend to be more protected by their parents than boys, due to traditional social structures. Ecuadorian women on the other hand,to be less protected as they will face many problems, including domestic violence, poverty and lack of proper access to healthcare.

Reproductive health

Poor information and access to contraceptive methods often lead to unwanted pregnancies, particularly among teenage girls and young women. The maternal mortality rate in Ecuador is 110 deaths/100,000 make up births as of 2010. The HIV/AIDS rate is 0.6% for adults aged 15–49, as of 2012 estimates.

A discussing was conducted in 2017 to identify infectious diseases associated to preterm delivery. This explore focused on the effects of the Zika virus on pregnant women. The study found that thirty-two of the fifty-nine women tested were Zika positive. They found that the virus was prevalent in the women's reproductive tract. The Zika virus has been linked with birth defects in newborns. These defects increase microcephaly, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and a weakened immune and nervous system.