Abstract
In light of principlist bioethics, this article analyzes the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, travesti and transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and other gender identities and sexual orientations regarding access to health services. Conducted in 2018, in the municipality of Iguatu, Ceará, Brazil, this cross-sectional, qualitative research conducted semi-structured interviews with 26 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals who participated in focus groups. Results reveal serious violations of basic bioethical principles, including institutional violence of psychological nature, disrespect to dignity, refusal of blood donation, non-acceptance of social name, lack of receptive and humanized care. The persistence and severity of the reported situations of discrimination show that, despite the progress and the existence of a specific health policy for this population, the measures to combat institutional prejudice have proven insufficient.
Bioethics; Prejudice; Health services; Homophobia