Abstract

LOPEZ SANCHEZ, Pilar et al. Redesigning a training-action agents of community-based health. Index Enferm [online]. 2013, vol.22, n.3, pp.166-170. ISSN 1699-5988.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S1132-12962013000200011.

Justification: The design of this course within the program MIHSALUD is high dissemination and social mobilization in urban environments to empower the community, targeting vulnerable population Valencia´s city, responding to the health needs identified. Objective: Describe the design-action training health workers as a tool for community-based health promotion after four editions 2009/2012. Methods: Are designing the first course with alternating modules participatory methodology and theoretical and practical training (TRAINING) with transfer of the "practice" received the association and community level (ACTION), incorporating new updates. Results: Course design, contact with 33 associations, and training of 65 health workers. Making Community 8 maps, 98 information´s points, 430 talks and 177 workshops involving 1,913 people. Conclusions: The training strategy-action is shown valid for health work in the community.

Keywords : Health promotion; Training; Peer education; Community participation; Community revitalization.