Health self-perception and needs: a resource to face vulnerabilities and reorganize care
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https://doi.org/10.22421/15177130-2016v17n2p178Keywords:
Self-Assessment, Diagnostic Self-Assessment, Basic Health Services - Demand, Health Vulnerability.Abstract
This study aimed to analyze health self-perception and needs of a population group in a municipality in the state of Santa Catarina. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out with 255 users of urban buses. A questionnaire was used for the collection of demographic data, health selfassessment, functional status, morbidity data, health needs. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, with Pearson's chi-square test, at 5% significance in the Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis. The sample consisted mainly of adult (72.2%; 184) women (64.3%; 164), with high school level (39.2%; 100). The prevalence of negative self-perception on health was 35.7% (91), higher in the elderly (54.2%; 32), in those with morbidities (44.3%), and / or functional limitations (70.8%; 46). Health needs were related to lifestyle (62.4%; 151) and access to health services (26.4%; 64), being associated with health selfassessment. The age and education profile observed helps to explain the prevalence of positive health self-perception, and health needs in biopsychosocial dimensions of life. It is suggested that health professionals reflect on users' perceptions and health needs as a resource to reduce vulnerabilities and promote health.
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2016-12-29
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Teo CRPA, Taglietti RL, Busato MA, Signor B. Health self-perception and needs: a resource to face vulnerabilities and reorganize care. Espac. Saude [Internet]. 2016 Dec. 29 [cited 2024 Dec. 18];17(2):178-8. Available from: https://espacoparasaude.fpp.edu.br/index.php/espacosaude/article/view/299
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