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Meanings attributed to the voice by transgender women in socialization processes
Tiago José Nunes de Aguiar1, Christina César Praça Brasil1, Jonas Loiola Gonçalves2
1Universidade de Fortaleza. Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.
Objectives:
to understand the meanings attributed to voice by transgender women in the socialization process.
Methods:
qualitative research, including 13 transgender women. The study was conducted with focus groups. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis, interpreting them in light of Symbolic Interactionism.
Results:
among the emerging topic for this study, the following was selected: "Meanings attributed to voice and insecurities in oral communication from transgender women's perspective in socialization processes", demonstrating that the meanings attributed to voice permeate feelings of fear, shame, and acceptance (self and social).
Conclusions:
for transgender women, voice is an essential resource for their inclusion and personal and social acceptance, requiring attention from the healthcare system to promote comprehensive care and reduce the vulnerability of this population. Qualitative studies highlight subjective nuances that can aid in the implementation of interdisciplinary healthcare services.
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