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Design of a Qualitative Study of Health Inequality in Madrid Neighborhoods. Hhh Project.

Monday, 16 July 2018: 17:30
Location: 501 (MTCC SOUTH BUILDING)
Oral Presentation
Jesus RIVERA-NAVARRO, University of Salamanca, Spain
Manuel FRANCO, Social and Cardiovascular Epidemiology Research Group. Universidad de Alcala, Madrid, Spain
Maria SANDIN, Social and Cardiovascular Epidemiology Research Group. Universidad de Alcala, Madrid, Spain, Social and Cardiovascular Epidemiology Research Group. Universidad de Alcala, Spain
Marta GUTIERREZ SASTRE, Salamanca University, Spain
Paloma CONDE ESPEJO, Social and Cardiovascular Epidemiology Research Group. Universidad de Alcala, Madrid, Spain, University of Alcala, Spain
ABSTRACT

Objective: To build a qualitative methodological design for a rigorous study of the social differences related to cardiovascular health in Madrid neighborhoods.

Method: Three neighborhoods in Madrid with different socioeconomic levels were selected for the study using Semi-Structured Interviews (SSIs) and Focus Groups (FGs). The selection process for these three neighborhoods was as follows:

  • Classification of all Madrid’s neighborhoods (129) according to a high or low socioeconomic level. An ad hoc index was created for this classification, considering such criteria as level of education and unemployment.
  • After arranging the classification according to this index, nine neighborhoods were short-listed. Each neighborhood was classified into different socioeconomic levels.
  • A non-participant observation technique was used for the final selection of the three neighborhoods, judged by criteria such as social heterogeneity within the neighborhood, size, and gentrification process.

Results: After selecting the three neighborhoods (Nueva España -high level-, El Pilar –medium level-, and San Diego –low level-) thirty SSIs were held with residents and twenty-eight FGs were formed, and six SSIs were held with key informants.

Conclusions: The proper choice of neighborhoods is essential for the qualitative study of health inequalities in big cities.