Percepção dos moradores de uma ocupação urbana sobre o 'empoderamento' em saúde

Abstract

Populations clusters in urban occupations reveal social inequalities, unfavorable housing and health conditions, with negative impacts on quality of life. A challenging context, given the relationship between housing, living and health conditions, it is essential to legitimize the social rights and duties of individuals. The objective of this study was to analyze the perception of urban occupation residents on ‘empowerment’ in health. Exploratory research with a qualitative approach on the perception of residents of the urban occupation Eliana Silva II (ES), in Belo Horizonte (MG), about ‘empowerment’ in health. Data collection took place after approval by the Research Ethics Committees. A semi-structured interview script was used. The sample totaled nine participants residing in the occupation, over 18 years of age and at least one year of residence. The analysis, in the light of Bardin’s framework, showed two thematic categories: Health and social determination: recognizing the influences on people’s health; Starring in history itself: the struggle movement in search of guaranteeing health rights. In order for the needs of occupational residents to be on the government’s priority agenda, it is necessary to mobilize. The struggle to conquer and guarantee rights is fundamental.