Abstract
Recognizing that travestites face discrimination based on their gender identity, thus generating illness and suffering processes associated with associated stigmas, the study aimed to analyze and understand the experiences of transvestites about health care in SUS in Teresina-PI. For the methodological design, a qualitative research was carried out, involving six travestites residing in Teresina, who directly or indirectly access health services. Participants were selected by the Snowball methodological technique, and data collection was done through a focus group. The Method of Interpretation of Senses was used for analysis, treatment and interpretation of social phenomena. As a result and discussion, the following categories were identified: weaknesses in care and specialization in care. The study considered the need for more integration between the different social segments and health services, the qualification of the professionals to ensure the reception of transvestites and the urgency to reflect on the discriminatory character of the specialized services implanted by the SUS, even if they are a possibility of entering the health agency.
Keywords:
gender identity; Unified Health System; equity