Promotion of health rights in Peru: an approach from the perspective of the Peruvian National Health Authority
In Peru, The National Health Authority (SUSALUD) is granted the responsibility to promote, protect and defend the health rights of every citizen. However, in the Peruvian Health System (PHS) there exists an insufficient culture of health rights, a low level of knowledge of health rights by the popul...
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| author | Edward Mezones-Holguín Ricardo Díaz-Romero Jackeline Castillo-Jayme María Jerí-de-Pinho Vicente Benites-Zapata Edith Marquez-Bobadilla César López-Dávalos Flor de María Philipps-Cuba |
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| description | In Peru, The National Health Authority (SUSALUD) is granted the responsibility to promote, protect and defend the health rights of every citizen. However, in the Peruvian Health System (PHS) there exists an insufficient culture of health rights, a low level of knowledge of health rights by the population, and a limited degree of cooperation between users, providers and funders. In light of this limited popular participation in the health rights of the citizenry, it has been necessary for SUSALUD to pursue various activities in order to promote the exercise of health rights by Peruvians. Among the strategies implemented are the development of Organized Boards of Users (OBU) and a Program of Integrated Actions for the Promotion of Health Rights (PIAPHI). The aim of both interventions is to increase the level of trust between citizens and government, which fosters and strengthens the capacity of citizens to pursue their health rights. In this article we begin with a brief presentation on the state of knowledge, attitudes and practices of users of the health system regarding their rights. Then we explain both programs, their goals and procedures, and a general description of their activities. Also, some indicators of process and some results are presented along with discussion and future prospects. We believe that the gradual implementation of the OBU and PIAPHI programs will enhance the participation of Peruvians in their health system, and will contribute positively to their empowerment and the pursuit of their health rights. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6d78c45442e74b969902f1f6816e26162022-12-21T20:02:03ZspaInstituto Nacional de SaludRevista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Pública1726-46341726-46422016-07-01333520810.17843/rpmesp.2016.333.23021786Promotion of health rights in Peru: an approach from the perspective of the Peruvian National Health AuthorityEdward Mezones-Holguín0Ricardo Díaz-Romero1Jackeline Castillo-Jayme2María Jerí-de-Pinho3Vicente Benites-Zapata4Edith Marquez-Bobadilla5César López-Dávalos6Flor de María Philipps-Cuba7Intendencia de Investigación y Desarrollo, Superintendencia Nacional de Salud. Lima, Perú. Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas. Lima, Perú. Médico, maestro en Ciencias en Epidemiología ClínicaIntendencia de Promoción de Derechos (IPROM), Superintendencia Nacional de Salud. Lima, Perú. médico cirujanoIntendencia de Promoción de Derechos (IPROM), Superintendencia Nacional de Salud. Lima, Perú. licenciada en PeriodismoIntendencia de Promoción de Derechos (IPROM), Superintendencia Nacional de Salud. Lima, Perú. licenciada en Trabajo SocialIntendencia de Investigación y Desarrollo, Superintendencia Nacional de Salud. Lima, Perú. Centro de Investigación de Salud Pública, Instituto de Investigación, Facultad de Medicina Humana, Universidad de San Martín de Porres. Lima, Perú. médico, maestro en ciencias en Investigación EpidemiológicaIntendencia de Investigación y Desarrollo (IID), Superintendencia Nacional de Salud (SUSALUD). Lima, Perú. licenciada en EstadísticaSuperintendencia Adjunta de Promoción y Protección de Derechos, Superintendencia Nacional de Salud. Lima, Perú. médico, especialista en Administración de Salud.Alta Dirección, Superintendencia Nacional de Salud. Lima, Perú. Escuela de Postgrado, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas. Lima, Perú. médico, especialista en Administración de SaludIn Peru, The National Health Authority (SUSALUD) is granted the responsibility to promote, protect and defend the health rights of every citizen. However, in the Peruvian Health System (PHS) there exists an insufficient culture of health rights, a low level of knowledge of health rights by the population, and a limited degree of cooperation between users, providers and funders. In light of this limited popular participation in the health rights of the citizenry, it has been necessary for SUSALUD to pursue various activities in order to promote the exercise of health rights by Peruvians. Among the strategies implemented are the development of Organized Boards of Users (OBU) and a Program of Integrated Actions for the Promotion of Health Rights (PIAPHI). The aim of both interventions is to increase the level of trust between citizens and government, which fosters and strengthens the capacity of citizens to pursue their health rights. In this article we begin with a brief presentation on the state of knowledge, attitudes and practices of users of the health system regarding their rights. Then we explain both programs, their goals and procedures, and a general description of their activities. Also, some indicators of process and some results are presented along with discussion and future prospects. We believe that the gradual implementation of the OBU and PIAPHI programs will enhance the participation of Peruvians in their health system, and will contribute positively to their empowerment and the pursuit of their health rights.https://rpmesp.ins.gob.pe/index.php/rpmesp/article/view/2302derecho a la saludparticipación ciudadana, organización comunitariacalidad de la atención de saludreforma del sector saludorganizaciones del usuarioperú |
| spellingShingle | Edward Mezones-Holguín Ricardo Díaz-Romero Jackeline Castillo-Jayme María Jerí-de-Pinho Vicente Benites-Zapata Edith Marquez-Bobadilla César López-Dávalos Flor de María Philipps-Cuba Promotion of health rights in Peru: an approach from the perspective of the Peruvian National Health Authority Revista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Pública derecho a la salud participación ciudadana, organización comunitaria calidad de la atención de salud reforma del sector salud organizaciones del usuario perú |
| title | Promotion of health rights in Peru: an approach from the perspective of the Peruvian National Health Authority |
| title_full | Promotion of health rights in Peru: an approach from the perspective of the Peruvian National Health Authority |
| title_fullStr | Promotion of health rights in Peru: an approach from the perspective of the Peruvian National Health Authority |
| title_full_unstemmed | Promotion of health rights in Peru: an approach from the perspective of the Peruvian National Health Authority |
| title_short | Promotion of health rights in Peru: an approach from the perspective of the Peruvian National Health Authority |
| title_sort | promotion of health rights in peru an approach from the perspective of the peruvian national health authority |
| topic | derecho a la salud participación ciudadana, organización comunitaria calidad de la atención de salud reforma del sector salud organizaciones del usuario perú |
| url | https://rpmesp.ins.gob.pe/index.php/rpmesp/article/view/2302 |
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