Abstract
Objective: To understand the barriers faced by the transgender population when accessing the health system, since this issue is of great importance in public health and the literature on the subject is scarce. Methods: The research obtained a sample of eight articles through a literature review, obtained on the platform “Periódicos CAPES”, in the period between April 8 to 12, 2019, through the search for the terms Transgender People and Health Service Need and Demand. The selection criteria included studies published in English that addressed the needs and barriers of transgender patients in the health system, and the methodological assessment was carried out based on items from Strobe, Consort and Coreq. Results: The results were grouped and discussed in categories. The main difficulties encountered were: disrespect to the social name, discrimination and the lack of training of professionals. Final Considerations: The unpreparedness of the health team, in different scenarios, contributes to the construction of the barriers faced by the trans population, being essential the implementation of public policies and professional qualification to meet the health needs of this group.