Participation, Health and the Development of Community Resources in Southern Brazil

Bibliographic Data

ID4228569
AuthorsPedrinho Guareschi (0000-0003-0875-5865), Pedrinho A Guareschi (CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE DO SUL, BRAZIL), Sandra Jovchelovitch (0000-0002-0073-2792, London School of Economics and Political Science)
Year2004
Volume9
Issue2
Pages311-322
Publication date2004-03-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/1359105304040896
PMID15018730
OpenAlexW2071178928
LanguageEN
Citations received23
References cited23

This article seeks to contribute to the debate about participation and health by presenting a framework for psychosocial interventions in primary health care. It highlights the social psychological dimensions of participation and the role it plays in improving conditions of living and thus health. The Freirean concepts of dialogue, recognition and conscientization, combined with understanding of local knowledge are suggested as guiding notions for psychosocial interventions seeking to enhance community participation and develop the local level. The article discusses the challenges as well as the potential gains experienced in the process of participation presented. It concludes by reaffirming the importance of participation and empowerment in health interventions struggling against health inequalities and seeking health for all

Economic growth · Empowerment · Health care · Inequality · Political science · Psychological intervention · Psychosocial · Psychotherapist · Public relations · Sociology · Community Health and Development · Family and Disability Support Research · Health, Nursing, Elderly Care · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology