Qualitative evaluation of an intervention to reduce energy poverty Revista de Saúde Pública
Jacques-Aviñó, Constanza (Agència de Salut Pública de Barcelona)
Dvorzak, José Luis (Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge)
Marí-Dell'Olmo, Marc 1978- (Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica Sant Pau)
Rodriguez Arjona, Maria Dolors (Socióloga e investigadora social (autónoma))
Peralta Chiriboga, Alejandro Andrés (Agència de Salut Pública de Barcelona)
Carrere, Juli 1988- (Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica Sant Pau)
Benach, Joan (Universitat Pompeu Fabra)
Ramos, Cristina (Associació Ecoserveis)
Plana Izquierdo, Mònica (Asociación Bienestar y Desarrollo)
López Medina, María José (Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica Sant Pau)
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Date:	2019
Abstract:	To evaluate the "Energía, la justa" program, aimed at reducing energy poverty in the city of Barcelona, from the point of view of the target population and the workers involved in the intervention. A qualitative, descriptive and exploratory pilot study was carried out, with a phenomenological approach. Twelve semi-structured interviews were conducted: to three users, three energy agents who performed interventions in the homes, and six professionals who participated in the program coordination. A thematic content analysis was carried out using Atlas-ti software. Interviews were conducted between October 2016 and March 2017. Trust in a contact person (e. g. social workers) facilitated the participation, although there were difficulties reaching people who had illegal energy supplies, immigrant women or immigrants who subrent properties. Regarding implementation, home visits, energy efficiency advice and the relationship with energy agents were the best assessed aspects. However, not being able to carry out reforms in deteriorated dwellings was considered a limitation. The program also contributed to raise awareness on energy rights, to save on utility bills and to generate tranquility and social support. Programs such as this one can promote energy empowerment and improve psychosocial status. However, strategies with a gender and equity perspective should be considered to reach other vulnerable groups. Energy Supply, policies. Social Inequity. Qualitative Research.
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Language:	Portuguès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Subject:	Energy Supply ; Policies ; Qualitative Research ; Social Inequity
Published in:	Revista de saúde pública, Vol. 53 (2019) , p. 62, ISSN 0034-8910

DOI: 10.11606/s1518-8787.2019053001212
PMID: 31483004

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