Explorando as complexidades e os desafios do acesso à saúde para pessoas trans em Minas Gerais: um estudo qualitativo após uma década da implementação do processo transexualizador no Sistema Único de Saúde

Abstract

Objective: This article explores the complexities and challenges of healthcare access for transgender people in Minas Gerais. Methods: This study is based on a subsample from the Manas Survey, comprised of 15 semi-structured interviews with transgender people, conducted between May 2018 and May 2020, analyzed using the content analysis method and organized into a thematic network. Results: The results highlight the need for adequate structures, specific training for healthcare professionals, the influence of support networks and challenges in mental health. Conclusions: Despite advances in transgender health policies, access barriers persist, underscoring the importance of training strategies, accurate record-keeping and the expansion of specialized services and the role of primary health care. The study makes progress by including the perceptions from residents of small and medium-sized cities across different regions of the state, aiming to improve access and care for the transgender population via the Brazilian National Health System in Minas Gerais.