Sexual and Reproductive Health Care: a look from the perspective of women who have sex with women

Objective: This study is intended to understand the perception of women who have sex with women, regarding the care they receive in health services, within the scope of their sexual and reproductive health, in order to verify whether the care offered to them meets the integrality of their right to h...

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Autores: Ferreira , Beatriz Felix, Marques, Silvia Badim, Andrade, Juliane, Bruno, Carla Targino da Silva
Formato: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:Brasil
Recursos:Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ)
Repositorio:Cadernos Ibero-Americanos de Direito Sanitário (Online)
Idioma:portugués
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OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.cadernos.prodisa.fiocruz.br:article/1033
Acesso em linha:https://www.cadernos.prodisa.fiocruz.br/index.php/cadernos/article/view/1033
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palavra-chave:Saúde Reprodutiva
Minorias sexuais e de gênero
Assistência integral à saúde
Reproductive Health
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Comprehensive Health Care
Salud Reproductiva
Minorías Sexuales y de Género
Atención Integral de Salud
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Resumo:Objective: This study is intended to understand the perception of women who have sex with women, regarding the care they receive in health services, within the scope of their sexual and reproductive health, in order to verify whether the care offered to them meets the integrality of their right to health and, also, highlight the role of health professionals in guaranteeing these rights. Methodology: A national literature review was carried out for the elaboration of the data collection instrument and qualitative and quantitative research through an individual form and individual interview via the internet. Results: 287 responses were obtained, the statements revealed the following categories: A- Physical violence suffered in health services, B- Negligence and lack of acceptance in gynecological consultations and health services, C- Presumption of heterosexuality in health services, D- Invisibility and, moral and psychological violence. Conclusion: It was evident that women who have sex with women still suffer a series of discrimination and violence in health services, when seeking comprehensive care, especially with regard to their sexual and reproductive rights.   Submission: 05/24/23| Review: 02/20/24| Approval: 02/21/24