The importance of the participation of health academics in living with vulnerable populations: Welcoming and cultural understanding
Objective: To report the experience of medical students from Cesumar University in supporting socially vulnerable indigenous populations in Maringá. It includes discussions on health, social support, donations, and building intercultural bonds for future projects. Methodology: This is an applied and...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Estado: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2024 |
| País: | Brasil |
| Institución: | Editora JRG |
| Repositorio: | Revista JRG de Estudos Acadêmicos |
| Idioma: | portugués |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:ojs2.revistajrg.com:article/1065 |
| Acceso en línea: | http://revistajrg.com/index.php/jrg/article/view/1065 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Saúde de Populações Indígenas Cultura Indígena Povos Indígenas Health of Indigenous Peoples Indigenous Culture Indigenous Peoples |
| Sumario: | Objective: To report the experience of medical students from Cesumar University in supporting socially vulnerable indigenous populations in Maringá. It includes discussions on health, social support, donations, and building intercultural bonds for future projects. Methodology: This is an applied and exploratory study of the Experience Report type, with monthly visits to shelters, group discussions, and donations to address health and social needs. Results: The project began with meetings at Cesumar University to understand the needs and prevalent diseases in the indigenous community. Subsequently, discussions were held at the Maringá Indigenous Association, addressing not only health but also social needs. The knowledge exchange was enriching, including the exhibition of indigenous crafts. Conclusion: The need for interculturality in indigenous health was highlighted, emphasizing respect for cultural practices. The experience was crucial for the students' development, fostering sensitivity and critical awareness. |
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