Abstract

CLUA GARCIA, Rafael. Using ethnography to generate health diagnosis of drug involved in harm reduction programs. Index Enferm [online]. 2020, vol.29, n.3, pp.147-151.  Epub Jan 25, 2021. ISSN 1699-5988.

This paper sheds light on the potential of ethnographic research to the generate health diagnosis of harm reduction program's users. Building upon empirical research these programs and open drug scenes, it provides guidelines about how to collect data by using on qualitative techniques and compare consumption patterns across contexts, the social and health care needs, plural lifestyles, and the health-disease-care process among drug users. Overall, it shows the benefits of ethnographic research to analysis health related issues for drug users as well as to empower community action toward harm reduction.

Keywords : Qualitative Research; Harm Reduction; Illicit drugs; Medical Anthropo-logy; Health Services Research; Ethnography.