2023-08-09 20:00:01
Today, August 9, the International Day of Indigenous Peoples is celebrated, which is a very special date to celebrate the cultural wealth of native populations. In Mexico, there is a wide diversity according to the Cultural Information System and in Mexico there are 67 indigenous peoples, each with their own language and culture.
On this day it is very important to reflect on the quality of life of indigenous peoples, especially in terms of health. The study “Persistent health inequity in indigenous peoples”, carried out through the National Health Survey (INSANUT), whose objective was to know the situation of these types of towns through the analysis of changes in living conditions, health and access to health services.
Inequity is one of the constants in these towns and these are some of the things that should be taken into account about these towns as far as health is concerned.
Culturally adapted social programs
Due to the increase in the coverage of social programs focused on the indigenous population, it is important to consider multiculturalism, as well as the gender perspective, as key elements.
Attention to the persistent social inequity in health in the indigenous peoples of Mexico
Policies aimed at improving the structural living conditions of indigenous peoples must be formulated and implemented; in particular, measures aimed at reducing socioeconomic barriers.
Development of appropriate information and health strategies
It is necessary to design and implement strategies with an intercultural approach for the registration of information that favors timely attention to the needs of the indigenous population. For this, social programs must be culturally accepted.
Improve access to outpatient medical care and delivery care in indigenous peoples
The use of health services, by these peoples, can be regulated by the meaning and social representations on how to address health problems. So it is necessary to improve the relationship between providers and users according to the cultural dynamics.
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