@article{ref1, title="Feelings of insecurity regarding organized crime in Tamaulipas, Mexico", journal="Salud publica de Mexico", year="2018", author="Almanza-Avendaño, Ariagor Manuel and Romero-Mendoza, Martha Patricia and Gómez-San Luis, Anel Hortensia", volume="60", number="4", pages="442-450", abstract="OBJECTIVE: To understand the meanings, feelings and practices associated with insecurity in a context with the presence of organized crime.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was conducted in a municipality of Tamaulipas, México, with high levels of violence. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of thirty indirect victims. Interview transcriptions underwent computer-assisted qualitative analysis using the MAXQDA program.

RESULTS: Threatening situations and perceived causes of insecurity in the local context were identified. Various psychosocial consequences of insecurity and coping strategies are also described.

CONCLUSIONS: Although the strategies used attempt to reduce the impact of insecurity on mental health, a transformation of mobility in public space and social relations is observed. Citizens handle insecurity at the individual level, even when it is attributed to structural causes.

Language: en

", language="en", issn="0036-3634", doi="10.21149/8087", url="http://dx.doi.org/10.21149/8087" }