Meaning of alterations in the health of children living in the streets

Authors

  • Tatiana Marcela Aristizábal Monsalve Universidad de Antioquia
  • Álvaro Giraldo Pineda Sociólogo Maestría en Salud Pública Universidad de Antioquia Facultad de Salud Pública Colombia Medellín Grupo de investigación Salud y Sociedad
  • Constanza Forero Pulido Enfermera Maestría en Salud Pública Universidad de Antioquia Facultad de Enfermería Colombia Medellín Grupos de investigación Salud y Sociedad y Emergencias y Desastres

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17267/2317-3394rpds.v10i2.3776

Keywords:

Disease, wounds and injuries. Selfcare. Cultural anthropology. Homeless children.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The research was conducted in Medellín, Colombia. OBJECTIVE: The work sought to understand the meaning of diseases and their treatment for homeless children. METHODOLOGY: Ethnographic and qualitative research. Thirty interviews were carried out to homeless children and a field diary was kept. RESULTS: Diseases were classified as those caused by God and diseases or injuries caused by men; the latter can be prevented, but the first one cannot. Diseases caused by men can be severe, if they pose the risk of death and require hospital treatment; serious, when they jeopardize freedom; and mild, when they do not place at risk their independence and are treated through self-medication or culturally determined treatment. Diseases mean experience and injuries mean revenge, courage, and shame. CONCLUSION: Homeless children build the meaning of diseases from their experience, in relation to death and freedom. 

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Published

07/26/2021

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How to Cite

Aristizábal Monsalve, T. M., Pineda, Álvaro G., & Pulido, C. F. (2021). Meaning of alterations in the health of children living in the streets. Revista Psicologia, Diversidade E Saúde, 10(2), 259-269. https://doi.org/10.17267/2317-3394rpds.v10i2.3776

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