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0136/2021 - Sexual diversity: a reading of the impact of stigma and discrimination on adolescense
Diversidade sexual: uma leitura do impacto do estigma e discriminação na adolescência

Author:

• José Carlos Pacheco da Silva - a Silva, J. C. P. - <josecarlospacheco.silva@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9272-3860

Co-author(s):

• Rodrigo Ribeiro Cardoso - Cardoso, R. R. - <ribeiro.rodrigo@msn.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8588-3193
• Ângela Maria Rosas Cardoso - Cardoso, A. M. R. - <angela.cardoso@escs.edu.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3865-4320
• Renato Santos Gonçalves - Gonçalves, R. S. - <renatosg@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8575-0892


Abstract:

Objective: Analyze the impact of stigma and discrimination against the LBGT adolescents’ psychic suffering. Qualitative study conducted in a specialized outpatient service of Child and Adolescent Mental Health of Federal District’s Health Department. Nine adolescents participated. Data collection used an in-depth interview, and the data analysis occurred with Iramuteq software and Bardin’s Content Analysis. Results: gender identity and sexual orientation intolerance, based on heteronormativity, violating human rights and constitutes relevant social determinant in health. Overcoming the psychological suffering problems presented, combined with respect for human rights of LGBT community, constitutes an important force for facing inequities in adolescents’ health. Final considerations: discrimination against LGBT adolescents is a social determinant that health services need to face, since lead to injuries, such as school dropouts, lack of opportunities, family bonds losses and suicidal behavior.

Keywords:

Prejudice. Sexuality. Adolescent. Discrimination. Gender diversity.

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a Silva, J. C. P., Cardoso, R. R., Cardoso, A. M. R., Gonçalves, R. S.. Sexual diversity: a reading of the impact of stigma and discrimination on adolescense. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2021/Apr). [Citado em 30/04/2025]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/sexual-diversity-a-reading-of-the-impact-of-stigma-and-discrimination-on-adolescense/18035?id=18035



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