Saúde e qualidade de vida de pessoas LGBTQIAPN+: como compreendem e vivenciam o contexto universitário?

Abstract

(INTRODUCTION) Health and quality of life are experiential aspects that are in line, which aim to provide well-being for the person. In the university context, LGBTQIAPN+ people may have their integrity compromised, or not, for numerous reasons and personal experiences. Understanding and identifying the concerns that these individuals face on a daily basis is extremely important for us to think about strategies and interventions that can further improve the health and quality of life of these people in this environment, always in accordance with and based on public policies already in place. existing. (OBJECTIVES) The main objective of this research is to identify how the LGBTQIAPN + population understands and experiences the university context, associated with their health and quality of life. As well as, understanding the university context and scenario, discussing the concepts of health and quality of life for LGBTQIAPN+ people, understanding the relationship between the university context for this public, identifying possible weaknesses and/or potentialities. (METHODOLOGY) This research will follow the emancipatory epistemological line with a comprehensive background, with a qualitative approach. Sampling was carried out using the “snowball” method, the sample was finalized through theoretical saturation, so the results were analyzed through data analysis according to Bardin. A semi-structured questionnaire was applied to which participants responded through a meeting, respecting all ethical aspects, inclusion and exclusion of established participants. (RESULTS AND DISCUSSION) When interviewing nineteen LGBTQIAPN+ university students, using the methodology already described, we can thus observe various needs brought by them, as well as their lived experiences, which may differ from individual to individual, in the same way as weaknesses and potentialities. existing in the academic environment in general and specific ways. To analyze all the data collected and transcribed, it was divided into four main categories, namely: “Category 1: Knowing yourself: what are your perspectives on health, quality of life and university?”; “Category 2: (Trans)formative or (in)visible itineraries: how is the LGBTQIAPN+ community present or missing in undergraduate curricula?”; “Category 3: Coming out of the closet: what are the pleasures and unpleasantness of being an LGBTQIAPN + university student?”; and “Category 4: (Re)existing as an LGBTQIAPN+ university student: is it possible to have health and quality of life?”. Furthermore, it can be observed how the perception of health, quality of life and other fundamental points converge with existing literature, thus highlighting the importance of a comprehensive look at this social minority. (CONCLUSION) Despite the difficulties faced during the research, it is highlighted that LGBTQIAPN+ university students really need a little more attention and visibility within the university. It is understood that each individual has their own particularities and life goals. Completing a degree is not an easy task, people go through countless challenges along the way. Debating and further explaining topics about this community is something to be thought about and brought to the reality of the university environment regardless of the month of the year.