title: [Health impact assessment of regeneration projects in Pasaia Bay (Spain): perceptions of the affected population].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To determine the health impact perceived by residents and social players involved in two urban regeneration interventions (a new fish market and the redevelopment of North/West Herrera) in Pasaia Bay (Gipuzkoa, Spain) that have been the subject of a health impact assessment (HIA).
  
  
  METHODS
  Qualitative methodology was used with theoretical and intentional sampling. Information was obtained through 18 personal interviews and five discussion groups and was analyzed in accordance with the sociological analysis model of discourse. The preliminary results were triangulated and contrasted among the team members and those taking part in the study.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Four interrelated areas of health impact were identified: urban quality, connectivity, social cohesion, and-to a lesser extent-employment. Specific aspects for improvement were indicated for each field, as well as the influence of the sociopolitical context and conceptions of health. Other significant findings were the impact of the process of carrying out the building work and the distinct perspectives due to the differing roles and social profiles of participants.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Knowledge of the perceptions and expectations of affected individuals through qualitative methods provides novel elements and interrelations that are needed to apply HIA as a tool for improving health and for citizen participation.
authors.affiliation: Subdirección de Salud Pública y Adicciones de Gipuzkoa, Departamento de Salud, Gobierno Vasco, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, España. Electronic address: esk-irun9@ej-gv.es.
authors.forename: Elena
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Serrano
authors.affiliation: Subdirección de Salud Pública y Adicciones de Gipuzkoa, Departamento de Salud, Gobierno Vasco, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, España.
authors.forename: Isabel
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Larrañaga
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Sociología de la Universidad Pública de Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, España.
authors.forename: Elvira
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Sanz Tolosana
authors.affiliation: Centro de Salud de Pasaia San Pedro-Trintxerpe, Osakidetza, Gipuzkoa, España.
authors.forename: María Dolores
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Baixas
authors.affiliation: Subdirección de Salud Pública y Adicciones de Gipuzkoa, Departamento de Salud, Gobierno Vasco, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, España; CIBER de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), España.
authors.forename: Mikel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Basterrechea
authors.affiliation: Comunicación, Imagen, Opinión Pública (CIMOP), Madrid, España.
authors.forename: Fernando
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Conde
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Estudios e Investigación Sanitaria, Departamento de Salud, Gobierno Vasco, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Araba, España; CIBER de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), España.
authors.forename: Elena
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Aldasoro
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003256:Community Participation; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D062489:Health Impact Assessment; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011639:Public Opinion; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013030:Spain; D014504:Urban Health; D014505:Urban Population; D014506:Urban Renewal
keywords: Evaluación del impacto en salud; Factores socioeconómicos; Health impact assessment; Investigación cualitativa; Participación social; Qualitative research; Remodelación urbana; Social participation; Socioeconomic factors; Urban renewal