Percepção de mulheres negras sobre os efeitos do racismo na saúde

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the perception of experiences of racial discrimination in healthcare settings, as well as to identify associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study, carried out from November 2021 to January 2022, with self-declared black women residing in Rio Grande do Sul. The survey was carried out in an online format with a research study developed for the survey itself. The health discrimination perception scale of the instrument adopted by the main outcome was of interest. As independent variables are sociodemographic, behavioral and health variables. The absolute statistic comprised as absolute (n) and relevant (%) frequencies of the variables of interest, while the chi-square test was used to observe the description of the second independent variables. Results: A sample of experiences composed of 511 self-declared black women, 19.8% refer to a high perception of racial discrimination in health environments. A statistically significant relationship was identified between the high perception of racism in the health environment, with religions of African origin (p=0.003), diagnosis of common mental disorder (p=0.010), use of the public network (p=0.003) and difficulties in accessing to health services (p=0.043), in addition to participation in racial issues (p=0.021). Conclusion of racism present in health institutions, it is essential to understand its specificities and implications: Perception of racism presented in health institutions.