Qualitative evaluation of an intervention to reduce energy poverty
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Resumo: | OBJECTIVE: 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. METHODS: 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. RESULTS: 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. CONCLUSIONS: 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. |
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Qualitative evaluation of an intervention to reduce energy povertyEvaluación cualitativa de una intervención para reducir la pobreza energéticaEnergy Supply, policiesSocial InequityQualitative ResearchAbastecimiento de Energía, políticasInequidad SocialInvestigación CualitativaOBJECTIVE: 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. METHODS: 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. RESULTS: 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. CONCLUSIONS: 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.OBJETIVO: Conocer las valoraciones del programa “Energía, la justa” orientado a reducir la pobreza energética en la ciudad de Barcelona, desde la perspectiva de las personas destinatarias y de las personas trabajadoras involucradas en la intervención. MÉTODOS: Estudio piloto realizado con metodología cualitativa, de tipo descriptivo y exploratorio, analizado desde un enfoque fenomenológico. Se realizaron 12 entrevistas semi-estructuradas: a tres personas destinatarias, a tres agentes energéticos que realizaron intervención en los hogares y a seis profesionales que participaron en la coordinación del programa. Se realizó un análisis de contenido temático mediante el software Atlas-ti. Las entrevistas se realizaron entre octubre de 2016 y marzo de 2017. RESULTADOS: La confianza con una persona de contacto (por ejemplo, trabajadoras sociales) facilitó la participación, pero hubo dificultad para acceder a personas que tenían los suministros ilegales, mujeres inmigrantes o inmigrantes que subalquilaban pisos. Respecto a la implementación, las visitas domiciliarias, el asesoramiento en materia de eficiencia energética y la relación con los agentes energéticos, fueron los aspectos mejor valorados. Sin embargo, se consideró como limitación no poder realizar reformas en viviendas muy deterioradas. A nivel de impacto, el programa contribuyó al conocimiento de los derechos energéticos, a ahorrar en las facturas de los suministros y a generar mayor tranquilidad y soporte social. CONCLUSIONES: Programas como este fomentan el empoderamiento en materia energética y producen mejoras a nivel psicosocial. No obstante, se deberían desarrollar estrategias con perspectiva de género y de equidad para llegar a otros colectivos especialmente vulnerablesUniversidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Saúde Pública2019-02-07info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfapplication/pdfapplication/xmlhttps://www.revistas.usp.br/rsp/article/view/16147310.11606/s1518-8787.2019053001212Revista de Saúde Pública; Vol. 53 (2019); 62Revista de Saúde Pública; Vol. 53 (2019); 62Revista de Saúde Pública; v. 53 (2019); 621518-87870034-8910reponame:Revista de Saúde Públicainstname:Universidade de São Paulo (USP)instacron:USPengspahttps://www.revistas.usp.br/rsp/article/view/161473/155425https://www.revistas.usp.br/rsp/article/view/161473/155426https://www.revistas.usp.br/rsp/article/view/161473/155427Jacques-Aviñó, ConstanzaDvorzak, José LuisMarí-Dell’Olmo, MarcArjona, Dolors RodriguezPeralta, AndrésCarrere, JuliBenach, JoanRamos, CristinaPlana, MònicaLópez, María Joséinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess2019-08-29T22:30:51Zoai:revistas.usp.br:article/161473Revistahttps://www.revistas.usp.br/rsp/indexONGhttps://www.revistas.usp.br/rsp/oairevsp@org.usp.br||revsp1@usp.br1518-87870034-8910opendoar:2019-08-29T22:30:51Revista de Saúde Pública - Universidade de São Paulo (USP)false |
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Qualitative evaluation of an intervention to reduce energy poverty Evaluación cualitativa de una intervención para reducir la pobreza energética |
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Qualitative evaluation of an intervention to reduce energy poverty |
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Qualitative evaluation of an intervention to reduce energy poverty Jacques-Aviñó, Constanza Energy Supply, policies Social Inequity Qualitative Research Abastecimiento de Energía, políticas Inequidad Social Investigación Cualitativa |
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Qualitative evaluation of an intervention to reduce energy poverty |
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Qualitative evaluation of an intervention to reduce energy poverty |
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Qualitative evaluation of an intervention to reduce energy poverty |
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Qualitative evaluation of an intervention to reduce energy poverty |
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Qualitative evaluation of an intervention to reduce energy poverty |
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Jacques-Aviñó, Constanza |
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Jacques-Aviñó, Constanza Dvorzak, José Luis Marí-Dell’Olmo, Marc Arjona, Dolors Rodriguez Peralta, Andrés Carrere, Juli Benach, Joan Ramos, Cristina Plana, Mònica López, María José |
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Dvorzak, José Luis Marí-Dell’Olmo, Marc Arjona, Dolors Rodriguez Peralta, Andrés Carrere, Juli Benach, Joan Ramos, Cristina Plana, Mònica López, María José |
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Jacques-Aviñó, Constanza Dvorzak, José Luis Marí-Dell’Olmo, Marc Arjona, Dolors Rodriguez Peralta, Andrés Carrere, Juli Benach, Joan Ramos, Cristina Plana, Mònica López, María José |
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Energy Supply, policies Social Inequity Qualitative Research Abastecimiento de Energía, políticas Inequidad Social Investigación Cualitativa |
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Energy Supply, policies Social Inequity Qualitative Research Abastecimiento de Energía, políticas Inequidad Social Investigación Cualitativa |
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OBJECTIVE: 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. METHODS: 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. RESULTS: 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. CONCLUSIONS: 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. |
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