Género y participación social en salud desde la experiencia ciudadana en El Salvador

The process of social participation in the health field is linked to the political history, economic and social changes of each society. The relationship between the State and the exercise of citizenship are mediated by social determinants, with implications for the social construction of gender-based inequalities. The objective of the study is to characterize, with a gender perspective, the process of social participation from the experience and perspective of citizens. The study was carried out in 2015 and located in El Salvador, Central America. The study is a qualitative exploratory study conducted in 9 municipalities and involves male and female social leaders from the communities of two health networks: Corinto and Perquín, of the Department of Morazán in El Salvador, Central America. The sample included 29 semi-structured interviews. Results of the study include social leader's perceptions and experiences, revels gender inequalities in access, social conditions, and forms of participation available for men and women also shows that traditional gender roles are reproduced and reinforced. However, there are outstanding female leaderships associated with political and gender training. Likewise, difficulties are exposed in maintaining autonomy and horizontal leadership. The study concluded that Gender Equity in mechanisms and opportunities to participate need to be reviewed, the non-governmental organizations have played a positive role in the empowerment and support of women for their involvement facilitating gender education and financial support

Autonomy · Citizenship · Empowerment · Inequality · Political science · Politics · Social inequality · Sociology · Gender Studies · Gender, Health, and Social Inequality · Public Health and Social Inequalities · Social Issues and Sustainability