Practices and knowledge of health personnel about transgenderity in Primary Health Care

Abstract

Objective

To describe the practices and knowledge of Nursing Technicians and Community Health Agents of Primary Health Care for the transgender population.

Design

Descriptive research with a qualitative approach.

Site

The study was developed in a digital environment.

Participants

18 Community Health Agents and 12 Nursing Technicians who worked in Primary Health Care Units from several Brazilian states.

Method

Sampling technique by chain indication or networks (snowball), data production by Google Forms form. The theoretical saturation technique was used to close the interviews. Categorical thematic content analysis with IRAMUTEQ software support.

Results

Professionals’ lack of knowledge about policies and terms was evidenced; there were conceptual confusions, inadequate associations, and a restricted approach to the prevention of sexually transmitted infections.

Conclusions

The lack of training reflects a cisnormative and binary approach, compromising the assistance to the transgender population. Disrespect for the social name persists, highlighting the need for permanent education for health professionals, aiming at an inclusive and respectful care practice.