THE NATIONAL POLICY FOR THE INTEGRAL HEALTH OF LESBIANS, GAYS, BISEXUALS, TRANSVESTITES AND TRANSSEXUALS

Abstract

Objective: This Information Bulletin aims to present The National Policy for the Integral Health of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transvestites and Transsexuals (LGBT), its objectives and implementation challenges as an equity policy of the Unified Health System (SUS). The acronym that represents sexual and gender diversity, covers people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transvestite and Transsexual and/or Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Pansexual, Non-Binary People and other expressions of gender and sexuality. Conclusion: This population group historically suffers from a lack of health care, which is related to prejudice and discrimination by health professionals and the fear of experiencing embarrassment in health services. Although the creation of the Policy is an advance in access to health for this population, there are challenges to be faced, which include social vulnerability and prejudice. There is a perceived need to implement actions that address oral health, as well as specific actions and research to identify the main problems, establish resolution plans and permanently monitor these actions, as well as enabling easier access to oral health services in the SUS.