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[What is health?].

Pilar Isla Pera1, Carmen López Matheu, Roser Insa Soria

  • 1Escuela de Enfermeria de la Universidad de Barcelona.

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This study explored the meaning of health across diverse communities. Findings reveal health professionals hold distinct concepts, while others prioritize satisfaction of needs based on personal factors.

Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Public Health
  • Anthropology

Context:

  • Understanding diverse health perceptions is crucial for effective public health strategies.
  • Socio-cultural factors significantly influence individual and community health definitions.
  • Existing health definitions often lack a holistic, community-centered perspective.

Purpose:

  • To explore the multifaceted meaning of health across 13 distinct community collectives.
  • To identify socio-cultural determinants shaping health perceptions.
  • To analyze keyword associations with health across various demographic groups.

Summary:

  • A descriptive study analyzed 3624 keywords from 1167 participants across 13 community collectives to define health.
  • Health professionals and students conceptualize health based on education and professional focus.

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  • Other groups define health through the lens of satisfaction for prioritized needs, influenced by age, sex, and circumstances.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the gap between professional and lay definitions of health.
    • Informs the development of culturally sensitive health education and interventions.
    • Emphasizes the need for personalized health approaches considering individual socio-cultural contexts.