Abstract
Objective:
This study had the purpose of recognizing the types of violence suffered by homosexual adolescents and understanding the effects of homophobia on the health of this group.
Methods:
In-depth interviews were conducted with nine adolescents that live in a country town on the state of São Paulo who declared themselves homosexuals.
Results:
The respondents reported cases of physical, verbal, psychological and sexual violence. Homophobia causes negative perceptions about themselves and the non-adoption of healthy lifestyle related to their nutrition, physical activity practice, sleep patterns and suicidal ideas. Homophobic situations were also described at health units.
Conclusion:
Homosexual adolescents are more vulnerable to different types of violence and the difficulty of access to health services increases the vulnerability. The relevance of this study is on the problematization of topics that can promote the construction of comprehensive care of this group.
Keywords:
Adolescent Health; Violence; Homosexuality