Conocimientos y actitudes sobre los determinantes sociales de la salud respiratoria en los miembros de la SEPAR

Knowledge and perceptions of social determinants of respiratory health (SDRH) were assessed among SEPAR members using an anonymous online survey. 293 professionals responded (4.8% of members). Although 98.6% recognized that SDRH affects clinical outcomes and more than 78% identified affected patients, 74.7% had never received specific training. The most frequently used indicators were: housing conditions (77.1%), educational level (70%), and language barriers (62.5%). Only 3.4% used standardized instruments, and 12.3% had sufficient time during consultations. Obstacles included low institutional priority, lack of protocols, and time constraints. Among the responding members, a high level of awareness regarding the relevance of SDRH was observed. However, the low response rate limits the generalizability of the results to the entire SEPAR membership. There is an urgent need to develop training strategies and specific protocols on SDRH, a demand supported by 74% of respondents.