Perception of violence by transvestigender people in Brazil and its implications for primary health care

The study aims to describe the violence perceived by transvestigender people in Brazil, linking it to primary healthcare.

Fourteen transvestigender people in Brazil were interviewed through 2 focus groups and 8 interviews, conducted between December 2021 and April 2022. Data analysis was performed using a phenomenological-hermeneutic approach.

The statements were categorized into the following themes: "the unintentional nature of violence", "violence in health services" and "the family as a producer of violence". These categories show that the phenomenon of violence extends beyond intentional acts directed at a person, as originally conceptualized by the World Health Organization.

The transvestigender population experiences both intentional and unintentional violence, which impacts their physical and emotional well-being. Primary healthcare can serve as an ally in addressing these forms of violence by ensuring comprehensive care.