Understanding the familiar context in the health-disease process - DOI: 10.4025/actascihealthsci.v26i1.1622

Abstract

Understanding that the health-disease process occurs in the actual life of the individuals implies researching the knowledge of their different spaces of living and influencing. In this context the familiar group acquires great importance with regards to their singularity and complexity. Thus this case study aimed to know the familiar quotidian and the interfaces with the process of getting sick in such a prospect that involves historical aspects, familiar dynamics, stages of development, supporting net, genogram and ecomap. It was performed in an urban neighbor in Pelotas, state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, during the month of February, through home visits and contacts in the health work. We realized that the familiar contact requires strong interaction and identification with the cultural conditions related to the care, as well as expectations, possibilities and limitations.