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Revista eleuthera
Print version ISSN 2011-4532
Abstract
VERTIZ-OSORES, Jacinto Joaquín et al. Citizen participation as a diagnostic strategy for decision-making to reduce chronic malnutrition in a district of Lima. Rev. eleuthera [online]. 2020, vol.22, n.2, pp.132-146. Epub May 26, 2021. ISSN 2011-4532. https://doi.org/10.17151/eleu.2020.22.2.9.
Objective:
To recognize the relevance of citizen participation as a strategy in decision-making for reducing chronic malnutrition.
Methodology:
Phenomenological study. Interviews and focus group were used. The population included citizens who were parents and/or caregivers of children with chronic malnutrition. The sample involved 500 participants, including 40 public officials, 25 community health agents and 18 volunteers.
Results:
The citizen health dialogue allowed gathering the opinion of the population, consolidating itself as a management methodology. A diagnosis on the determinants of food which are related to collective myths, communication and information, poverty and cultural factors was made.
Conclusion:
Citizen participation is relevant as a strategy in decision-making by the State, managers or public officials, because it is an effective means of communication between both groups.
Keywords : citizen participation; malnutrition; decision making.
