Percepción de las necesidades psicosociales de la población atendida por la organización minga banco de alimentos de la provincia de Loja

Abstract

The objective of this research was to determine the perception of the psychosocial needs of the population served by the Minga Food Bank Organization in the province of Loja. The methodology used was quantitative, descriptive and transversal; it was evaluated through an Ad-hoc questionnaire, based on the research literature consulted to adapt a single instrument; the sample consisted of 39 affiliated people, in terms of the results obtained it was possible to confirm the perception of psychosocial needs in public services: improvement of sidewalks, drinking water, sewerage; of education in classes of: reading and writing for adults, initial education, computer classes; The perception of needs in the access to medicines, pharmacies, counseling services, orientation was also evidenced. Likewise, health centers with doctors and specialists in the area of Psychology / Psychiatry, because they perceive the presence in their family or community of mental health cases in high alcohol consumption. On the other hand it was found that the affiliated people consume a few times a week basic food for proper nutrition.