2017, Number 5
Intervention on social representations of aging to promote the health of the elderly
Rodríguez EAO, Seara TY, Guerra MN, Bautista GGF, Peña GY
Language: Spanish
References: 11
Page: 666-677
PDF size: 70.59 Kb.
ABSTRACT
Introduction: aging as a social phenomenon is a result of the advances made in science and technology, which contributes to prolong life expectancy, a characteristic process of developed countries from which Cuba does not escape as one of the oldest in Latin America. Objective: to develop actions to promote social representations of aging in the elderly in the Latin American community. Method: the qualitative methodology was used, the functions, missions and objectives of those involved in the integration process were acknowledged and their conditioning by the context in which they operate, as well as the horizontal relationship established among the participants, elements that allowed applying participatory research - action. Results: an intervention was elaborated that modified the vision of the investigated subjects, intersectorial actions were carried out that from the community promotes a new vision: continuity of life and not end of life. Conclusions: techniques were applied for the collection of information that allowed knowing felt needs and the creation of an institutional imaginary as an expression of change.REFERENCES