Repositori URV

Identifier: imarina:9231700

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/imarina9231700

Authors:
Torrubia-Pérez EReverté-Villarroya SMartorell-Poveda MA

Abstract:
Objective: to describe psychosocial and cultural factors that can determine the psychosomatic process, to analyze the influence of gender on their development and reflect on how to approach them. Method: this narrative review gathered substantiated content on psychosomatization and discomforts without apparent organic cause that take account of gender as a study variable or offer theoretical foundations. The Dialnet, Scielo, Google Academic, and CUIDEN databases were consulted, as well as books, documents, and statistical reports of interest. Results: 10 articles available on the web, 5 print articles, 8 books and monographs, and 3 statistical reports were selected. Conclusion: what is reflected in the literature is that gender inequalities can condition the development of psychosomatic disorders in relation with psychosocial factors. This is expressed as a conspicuous differential morbidity. That given, it is necessary to highlight the importance of holistic health care from a biopsychosocial and gender perspective.