El concepto de riesgo psicosocial presente en los modelos de intervención social de organizaciones que trabajan en el sector de La Mariscal del Distrito Metropolitano de Quito en el año 2024

Abstract

This study was conducted in the Metropolitan District of Quito, with the aim of identifying the definition, principles and benefits of psychosocial intervention, highlighting its relevance for professionals working on rights protection projects. The research project offers a perspective on social intervention and its crucial role in the well-being and development of people with psychosocial risks. Currently, there is little information on this concept, with a predominant focus on occupational risk. Therefore, this research addresses psychosocial risk in various vulnerable populations, considering categories such as mobility, health, economy, security, substance abuse and discrimination. A 26-question survey was designed to understand the concept of psychosocial risk in the social intervention models of organizations operating in the La Mariscal sector. Initially, 30 people were expected to participate in the survey, but finally 15 responded, including representatives of public and private companies. This shows limiting factors such as the lack of predisposition of the respondents. The surveys revealed trends on gender, age and working conditions of professionals, highlighting a predominance of young women. Vulnerable groups identified include children, youth, municipal officials, and older adults, with less attention paid to people living with HIV, LGBTIQ+ people, and those living in poverty. The varied experience of professionals and the limited understanding of psychosocial risk, which is often limited to the workplace and ignores other factors such as health, economy, and violence, were highlighted. Surveys also reflected a high prevalence of substance use, especially alcohol and marijuana, in at-risk populations. In addition, the economic and health vulnerability of these populations was highlighted, as they face precarious working conditions and health problems exacerbated by the lack of decent housing and access to health services.