PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPACTS ON THE SUPPORT NETWORK OF THE LGBTQIAPN+ COMMUNITY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BREVES-PA

Abstract

Historically, the LGBTQIAPN+ population has undergone changes that reflected in the acronym that represents it. In this bias, it is explicit that this community has always been neglected in terms of its social rights and the scope of health policies. Thus, it is necessary to take a conscious look at the health problems faced by the community and its support networks. The research aimed to identify the psychosocial impacts caused to the support network of people belonging to the community and its aspects in the municipality of Breves/PA. This is an exploratory, descriptive qualitative study, developed in Breves/PA, through previous initial contact with community members in 2023. The research identified two categories: "Stigma, prejudice and discrimination as social determinants of health of the support network of the LGBTQIAPN+ community" and "the role of the support network in the resilience of this group". The study revealed that access to the support network for the community faces significant barriers, such as stigma and prejudice, affecting both individuals in the community and their family and friends. Therefore, the strengthening of these networks and the implementation of strategies to promote care and inclusion are essential to create a psychologically healthier society.