La Psicología de la salud como enfoque de intervención comunitaria

Abstract

This work of Participatory Action-Research, systematizes the experience developed in fifteen urban-marginal communities of Guayaquil city and in close cantons during the second half of 2014 and 2015. Objective: To carry out a diagnostic-community intervention since the health psychology approach to the promotion of healthy behaviors. Materials and Method: It was divided into three stages. In the first one, the information was collected to describe the community. In the second, the community intervention was designed and implemented. In the third stage its evaluation was done. The instruments used were: observation records, an interview guide, a diagnostic matrix and a community intervention guide. Conclusions: An integral health, safety and community organization are the basic aspects of the community proposal to improve the quality of life. Keywords: Behavioral Medicine, Consumer Participation, Quality of Life, Social Group