Education for health: perspectives and experiences in higher education in health sciences, Medellín, Colombia

Authors

  • Paula A. Díaz University of Antioquia
  • Fernando Peñaranda University of Antioquia
  • Sergio Cristancho University of Antioquia
  • Nydia Caicedo University of Antioquia
  • Marcela Garcés University of Antioquia
  • Teresita Alzate University of Antioquia
  • Tomás Bernal University of Antioquia
  • Margarita M. Gómez University of Antioquia
  • Águeda L. Valencia University of Antioquia
  • Sol N. Gómez University of Antioquia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.rfnsp.5202

Keywords:

health education, qualitative research, higher education, health professions (health sciences), curriculum

Abstract

Objectives: to know the current panorama of education fo health (EFH) in some institutions of higher education that train health professionals in Medellín, Colombia, and furthermore, to promote academic discussions among professionals who are interested in EFH. Methodology: a qualitative research based on a multiple case study was conducted taking into account the specific cases of some higher education programs in health sciences in Medellín. Ethnographic techniques including individual and group interviews were utilized. Results: EFH is currently facing quite a contradictory situation: first of all, its importance is highlighted but on the other hand, evidences suggest a limited development. Moreover, the EFH has an overlapping identity as it is mistaken for other fields, disciplines, programs and some other different kinds of health activities. A tension between conceptions of EFH aimed to behavior change based on traditional pedagogical models and other alternative points of view more focused in human development is identified. An uneven curriculum development was also found when different institutions were compared. Finally, poor research development was pointed out in EFH. Conclusions: EFH represents an important dimension of public health which becomes contradictory with the incipient development of this field and the prevailing traditional models of EFH as it is evidenced in this research. A predominant biomedical model focused in morbidity which is primarily present in the educational programs training health professionals and a poorly developed pedagogical approach in this field support the understanding of these findings.
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Author Biographies

Paula A. Díaz, University of Antioquia

Medical, Mag. in Epidemiology, Esp. in Health Promotion. Epidemiology Group, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.

Fernando Peñaranda, University of Antioquia

Physician, PhD in Social Sciences, Childhood and Youth, Mg. in Public Health, Mg in Educational and Social Development. Professor National School of Public Health, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.

Sergio Cristancho, University of Antioquia

Psychologist, PhD Cultural Psychology, Mg. Cultural Psychology. Professor at the National School of Public Health, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.

Nydia Caicedo, University of Antioquia

Nutritionist, Mg in Epidemiology. Member of NACER Group, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.

Marcela Garcés, University of Antioquia

Medical, Mag. in Public Health. Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.

Teresita Alzate, University of Antioquia

Nutritionist, PhD candidate in Education: Pedagogical Actions and Community Development, Mg. in education. Professor School of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.

Tomás Bernal, University of Antioquia

Dentist, Mag. in Social and Human Sciences, Esp. Government, Culture and Politics, Esp. Management of Social Development. Professor Faculty of Dentistry, University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia.

Margarita M. Gómez, University of Antioquia

Communicator, Mag. Collective Health. Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.

Águeda L. Valencia, University of Antioquia

Nurse, Mag. Collective Health. Professor Institute of Physical Education and Sports, University of Antioquia. Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, San Martín University Foundation. Medellin Colombia.

Sol N. Gómez, University of Antioquia

Psychologist, Mag. Human development. Professor at the Institute of Physical Education and Sports, University of Antioquia, Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, San Martín University Foundation. Medellin Colombia.

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Díaz PA, Peñaranda F, Cristancho S, Caicedo N, Garcés M, Alzate T, Bernal T, Gómez MM, Valencia Águeda L, Gómez SN. Education for health: perspectives and experiences in higher education in health sciences, Medellín, Colombia. Rev. Fac. Nac. Salud Pública [Internet]. 2011 Jan. 29 [cited 2025 Feb. 5];28(3):221-30. Available from: https://revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/fnsp/article/view/5202

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Vol. 28 No. 3 (2010)

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