Systematization of Experiences: a reflection on its potential for public health

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14482/sun.38.1.614.41

Keywords:

Methodology, Qualitative Research, Latin America, Public Health

Abstract

Objective: To show the results of a literature review about the investigation and methodology of Systematization of Experiences and its relevance in public health.

Method: A literature review was carried out in two stages. The following Boolean operators were used: "systematization of experiences" AND "methodology" OR "research" OR "health" OR "popular education" OR "social work" OR "Latin America" OR "Participatory Action Research", in the MedLine and Scielo databases, was complemented by a search in the general catalog of the libraries of the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and the Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Date and language were left open. N-Vivo version 12 was used for the processing and description of the information.

Results: A total of 183 references were obtained from articles, books, gray literature, thesis (undergraduate, master's or doctorate) and audiovisual material. Of these, 88 were selected for full text review. Six categories were created related to the definition, methodology, instruments, objectives, limits-tensions and advantages of the Systematization of experiences.

Conclusions: The Systematization of Experiences is a methodological strategy that contributes to qualitative research created within the context of Latin America, which allows us to recover the history and knowledge of practices while also strengthening and transforming the local reality. In the field of public health, it allows us to reinterpreting the notions and problems of individuals and communities; understanding their experiences, needs and expectations in health; and identify people’s agency to improve and positively influence the well-being and quality of life of the community.

Author Biographies

Paula Vivas Vivas Sánchez, Instituto de Salud Pública - Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Socióloga de la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Estudiante de la maestría en Antropología Social de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia - Asistente de Investigación en el Instituto de Salud Pública de la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Con experiencia en estudios culturales, antropología y sociología de la salud, metodologías alternativas y cualitativas.

Liany Katerine Ariza Ruiz, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia

Antropóloga Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNAL), MSc investigación social interdisciplinaria Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas (UD). Profesora investigadora, Instituto de Salud Pública (ISP) de la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (PUJ).

Daniella Castro Barbudo, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia

Socióloga PUJ, estudiante MSc demografía y estudios de población Universidad de La República de Uruguay. Joven investigadora profesional, ISP-PUJ.

Leidy Gómez Hernández, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia

Enfermera UNAL, estudiante MSc salud pública PUJ. Asistente de investigación, ISP-PUJ.

Jorge Rodríguez Hernández, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia

Médico UNAL, MSc Epidemiología Universidad del Valle (UniValle), PhD Epidemiología Escuela de Salud Pública de México. Profesor investigador, ISP-PUJ.

Published

2022-05-03

How to Cite

Vivas Sánchez, P. V., Ariza Ruiz, L. K., Castro Barbudo, D. ., Gómez Hernández, L. ., & Rodríguez Hernández, J. . (2022). Systematization of Experiences: a reflection on its potential for public health. Salud Uninorte, 38(1), 299–326. https://doi.org/10.14482/sun.38.1.614.41

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Review Article