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Attention to health of the LGBT population in a northeastern capital
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Keywords

Sexual Minorities
Public Health Policy
Health Care

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Attention to health of the LGBT population in a northeastern capital. (2019). Electronic Journal Collection Health, 34, e1410. https://doi.org/10.25248/reas.e1410.2019

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Abstract

Objective: Identify, based on the comprehension of healthcare managers and professionals, obstacles and challenges, potential and facilities found in the Attention to Integral Health of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transvestites, Transsexuals in the city of Recife. Methods: This research is of exploratory nature with qualitative methodology having half-structured interviews with managers and professionals of four health institutes that promote actions directed to LGBT population.  Results: Interviews were accomplished, recorded and transcribed. The data analysis was made using the Speech Analysis method from which two categories came up: managers and professionals knowledge about LGBT Integral Health Policy as well as their understanding of Attention to Integral Health. Conclusion: It was possible to understand their perception, making it visible to the need of direct actions to this part of population, making this research unique to Brazilian scientific production.

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