Abstract

MONS ESPINOSA, Marielys; PULIDO RAMOS, Juan C  and  ROCA GONZALEZ, Marisol. Historical review of Medical Studies in Mantua municipality. 1950-2006. Rev Ciencias Médicas [online]. 2007, vol.11, n.5, pp.39-44. ISSN 1561-3194.

A qualitative research was conducted through an induced intentional sample aimed at describing the historical evolution of the medical studies in Mantua during the period of 1950 to 2006. To carry it out , a guide was created considering some general important aspects and determining its evolution in the dynamics of the work. A sample of 20 informants with certain experience was taken, using a face-to-face semistructured interview, which is supported by the objectives of the research. Results were analyzed from the logical procedures of: induction, deduction, abstraction and generalization to perform the precision and definition of the object of study, describing the adverse situation of public health (among other features) in Mantua municipality before the triumph of the Revolution, having only 4 doctors. Nowadays, free, sufficient and efficient medical services are offered to 100% of the population.

Keywords : HISTORY OF MEDICAL STUDIES; MEDICAL EDUCATION; RESEARCH.

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