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Index de Enfermería
versão On-line ISSN 1699-5988versão impressa ISSN 1132-1296
Resumo
RAYA TENA, Antonia et al. Perceptions of patients’ health in the face of the political crisis associated to the process for independence in Catalonia (Spain). Index Enferm [online]. 2019, vol.28, n.1-2, pp.28-32. Epub 09-Dez-2019. ISSN 1699-5988.
Objective:
Get to know people's perception about the consequences of the political context on their own health.
Methods:
A qualitative study was conducted. Five users of the Raval Nord Primary Care Center in Barcelona city, who during consultation verbalized physical and emotional discomfort related to the political context. Semi-structured interviews were carried out, preserving scientific rigor through the triangulation of the researcher.
Results:
All participants expressed emotional and physical discomfort related to uncertainty and distrust towards political institutions. They manifested different types coping strategies; avoidance was the most used among others as resignation, socialization and involvement were also described.
Conclusions:
Participants perceive their biopsychosocial health as affected by the political crisis. They identify the political context as the main stressor. The social dimension and the person health's perception must be integrated into the professional practice, and it is essential for a holistic quality care.
Palavras-chave : Social determinants; Patient perception; Holistic care; Nursing.