Implicações sociais da deficiência auditiva adquirida em adulto e o papel do assistente social no atendimento aos pacientes acometidos pelo fenómeno: estudo de caso do Hospital Central de Maputo 2022

Abstract

Disability is a phenomenon that has been observed since ancient times and its conception has always varied between societies depending on each era. It is considered one of the main causes of disability in individuals in the context of social activities and can be acquired at any stage of life. In this context, this research aimed to understand the social implications of acquired hearing loss in adult patients treated at the Hospital Central de Maputo (HCM) and the role of the Social Worker in this care process (2022). The research is qualitative, descriptive and cross-sectional, using the semi-structured interview technique to collect data from the field, with the help of an interview guide. The theories of Stigma by Goffman (1891) and Humanist by Rogers (1984) served as a lens for reading the studied reality. The results showed that the social implications of acquired hearing impairment in adult patients at the HCM are withdrawal from the job market, difficulty in accepting family members and forming new friendships, and poor academic training combined with the lack of economic conditions to purchase sophisticated ear prostheses. At HCM, it is up to Social Work (SS) professionals to understand the patient's clinical process so that they can guide them through sign language, but it is also up to them to ensure the improvement of the social condition of their users.