Social determinants of health, inequality and social inclusion among people with disabilities

Author(s)

Fiorati, Regina Celia ; Carril Elui, Valeria Meirelles

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: REVISTA LATINO-AMERICANA DE ENFERMAGEM; v. 23, n. 2, p. 8-pg., 2015-03-01.

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the socio-familial and community inclusion and social participation of people with disabilities, as well as their inclusion in occupations in daily life. Method: qualitative study with data collected through open interviews concerning the participants' life histories and systematic observation. The sample was composed of ten individuals with acquired or congenital disabilities living in the region covered by a Family Health Center. The social conception of disability was the theoretical framework used. Data were analyzed according to an interpretative reconstructive approach based on Habermas' Theory of Communicative Action. Results: the results show that the socio-familial and community inclusion of the study participants is conditioned to the social determinants of health and present high levels of social inequality expressed by difficult access to PHC and rehabilitation services, work and income, education, culture, transportation and social participation. Conclusion: there is a need to develop community-centered care programs in cooperation with PHC services aiming to cope with poverty and improve social inclusion. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 11/21523-6 - The social family inclusion and the routine of individuals suffering with deficiency and affected by disabling conditions
• Grantee: Regina Célia Fiorati
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants