Social Work intervention in health conditions and promotion of family integration in a walker in Poza Rica

Abstract

The Social Work intervention strengthens the promotion of health, education and the adoption of self-care practices, for which a professional intervention was carried out in a walker, with the objectives of promoting comprehensive health in families and promoting the training of students. The methodology used was participatory action research: 1) Diagnosis and 2) Intervention. The results of the diagnosis indicated that the age of the attendees between 45 and 71 years, 91% come to exercise for physical health, the main activities carried out are walking and jogging, 50% suffer from some chronic disease; Finally, they expressed interest in conferences, talks, size and weight controls, and activities for the family. The Professional intervention had as results: socio-educational activities that favor family integration, healthy coexistence, strengthening of values and physical activities for the benefit of health, with 150 people; a cycle of conferences on self-esteem, stress management and eating habits with 75 people; Likewise, 6 students participated in the design and execution of the project, developing skills for working with groups and families, as well as in the application of techniques for social intervention, strengthening professional training as social workers in real settings.