LGBTQIAPN+ USERS' PERCEPTION OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

Abstract

Introduction: In Brazil, Basic Health Units are the gateway to Primary Health Care (PHC), carrying out health promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation practices. Despite the advances of recent years, access to quality PHC for the LGBTQIAPN+ population is still permeated by challenges. Objectives: to describe the perception of LGBTQIAPN+ users in the context of PHC in a municipality in the interior of Bahia. Methods: this is a qualitative study, with a descriptive-exploratory approach. The Snowball Technique was used, in which 10 participants answered a semi-structured interview. Data analysis used the thematic content analysis technique of Bardin (1977). Results: most of the interviewees (60%) pointed out the problems faced in using PHC services. Regarding the level of satisfaction with the services, there is a prevalence of the answers "satisfied" (40%) and "somewhat satisfied" (40%). Conclusion: LGBTQIAPN+ individuals suffer invisibility and prejudice due to the lack of knowledge of health professionals, needing welcoming, comprehensive, equitable and educational care, and the preparation of these professionals is urgent due to the growth of the aforementioned population.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2024.041-046