Capital social y salud mental en comunidades urbanas de nivel socioeconómico bajo, en Santiago, Chile: Nuevas formas de entender la relación comunidad-salud / Social capital and mental health in low income urban communities in Santiago, Chile
Rev. méd. Chile
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136(2): 230-239, feb. 2008. ilus
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ABSTRACT
Many studies suggest that social capital, defined as those intangible resources of a society or community (trust, participation and reciprocity), that might facilitate collective action, can be associated with positive health effects. Aim:
To explore the relationship between social capital an the level of mental health, in urban communities of Santiago, Chile. Material andmethods:
In a qualitative-quantitative cross-sectional design, two low income neighborhoods in the municipality of Puente Alto were selected. Interviews to key agents and focus groups, as well as surveys (407) to adults from a representative random sample of households, were conducted, measuring social capital, using a locally devised questionnaire and mental health using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12 instrument). A qualitative analysis based on the ®grounded theory¼ and a quantitative analysis through correlations and simple and logistic regression models were applied.Results:
The quantitative analysis found an association between female gender, education and having a chronic disease, with low levels of mental health. At the same time, the trust component of social capital might be associated with a better mental health status. Qualitatively, all the components of social capital were identified as important for a better mental health.Conclusions:
This study suggests the existence of a positive relationship between social capital and mental health. Developing trust in a community might be a useful tool to work in mental health at the community level.
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Asunto principal:
Apoyo Social
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Factores Socioeconómicos
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Salud Mental
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
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Estudio de prevalencia
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Estudio pronóstico
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Investigación cualitativa
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Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Adulto
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Chile
Idioma:
Español
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
Año:
2008
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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Documento de proyecto
País de afiliación:
Chile
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Estados Unidos
Institución/País de afiliación:
Harvard School of Public Health/US
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Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile/CL
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