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On-line version ISSN 0121-4500
Abstract
VELASQUEZ G, Vilma Florisa; BARRETO, Yenny and LOPEZ, Lucero. Empowerment of Afro-Colombian community leaders from Primary Health Care. av.enferm. [online]. 2017, vol.35, n.2, pp.133-147. ISSN 0121-4500. https://doi.org/10.15446/av.enferm.v35n2.54986.
Objective:
To describe qualitative results of a culture-oriented Primary Health Care (PHC) Centro de Desarrollo Humano Comunitario program for the empowerment of Afro-Colombian community leaders in Guapi, Colombia.
Methodology:
Qualitative study with participant observation recorded in field diaries. The analysis was performed inductively interpreting the aps Community Human Development Center program in Guapi, Colombia. Participated 30 Afro-Colombian community leaders.
Results:
From the study three categories emerged as follows: Greater spirituality and cultural competence; Stability and control with micro-enterprises participation; and Growth in decisions-making as a team.
Conclusions:
The PHC program contributes to the empowerment of Afro-Colombian community leaders, promoting control and social participation according to self-knowledge, organization, community engagement, intersectoral work, and expanding project management. These are key factors for improving, by means of socio-economic progress, health and the integral development of the community.
Keywords : Primary Health Care; Health Promotion; Community Health Nursing; Social Participation; Women (source: DeCS BIREME)..