1085/2013 - Itinerários terapêuticos de travestis da região central do Rio Grande do Sul. Therapeutic itineraries of transvestitescentral region of Rio Grande do Sul’s State.
• Denise Martin - Martin, D - Universidade Federal de São Paulo - <demartin.c@gmail.com>
• Marcos Claudio Signorelli - Signorelli, MC - , XX - Universidade Federal do Paraná - <signorelli.marcos@gmail.com>
Área Temática:
Saúde e Gênero
Resumo:
A proposta geral deste texto é apresentar os itinerários terapêuticos de travestis do município de Santa Maria, região central do Rio Grande do Sul. O estudo objetivou acompanhar as complexas trajetórias percorridas pelas travestis, em busca de cuidados com a saúde. A pesquisa de campo realizou-se no período compreendido de janeiro a novembro de 2012, com travestis advindas de municípios do Rio Grande do Sul, residindo em Santa Maria no momento da pesquisa. Trata-se de metodologia qualitativa por meio de pesquisa etnográfica. Os resultados demonstraram que as interlocutoras evitam os serviços institucionalizados de saúde, optando por outras formas de cuidado. Destacou-se em relação a esse aspecto que, das 49 travestis que fizeram parte da pesquisa, 48 frequentavam o que denominavam de “casas de religião afro” ou “batuque”. As interlocutoras indicaram sua opção em frequentar as “casas de religião afro” por identificá-las como espaços que, sem questionar as modificações corporais e sua orientação sexual, ofereciam formas de cuidado e proteção. Este artigo pode contribuir proporcionando certa visibilidade às inusitadas trajetórias das travestis em busca de cuidado em saúde.
Palavras-chave:
TravestiItinerário TerapêuticoCuidadoReligião
Abstract:
This paper aims to present therapeutic itineraries of transvestitesSanta Maria, central region of Rio Grande do Sul´s State, South of Brazil. The study aimed to follow the complex trajectories performed by transvestites, seeking health care. Field research was conducted in 2012, between January and November, with transvestites originateddifferent cities of this State, who were living in Santa Maria at that time. Qualitative methodology was adopted through ethnographic research. The results showed that interlocutors avoid institutionalized health services, choosing other ways of care. About this aspect, we highlight thata group of 49 transvestites who were included in this study, 48 searched for health care in \"houses of African religion\" or “batuque” (“drumming”), as named by them. Transvestites indicated their choice for \"houses of African religion\" by identifying them as places that, without questioning the bodily changes and sexual orientation, were able to afford forms of care and protection. Therefore, this article helps to provide visibility to some unexpected trajectories of transvestites seeking for health care.
Therapeutic itineraries of transvestitescentral region of Rio Grande do Sul’s State.
Resumo (abstract):
This paper aims to present therapeutic itineraries of transvestitesSanta Maria, central region of Rio Grande do Sul´s State, South of Brazil. The study aimed to follow the complex trajectories performed by transvestites, seeking health care. Field research was conducted in 2012, between January and November, with transvestites originateddifferent cities of this State, who were living in Santa Maria at that time. Qualitative methodology was adopted through ethnographic research. The results showed that interlocutors avoid institutionalized health services, choosing other ways of care. About this aspect, we highlight thata group of 49 transvestites who were included in this study, 48 searched for health care in \"houses of African religion\" or “batuque” (“drumming”), as named by them. Transvestites indicated their choice for \"houses of African religion\" by identifying them as places that, without questioning the bodily changes and sexual orientation, were able to afford forms of care and protection. Therefore, this article helps to provide visibility to some unexpected trajectories of transvestites seeking for health care.
Souza, M.H.T., Pereira, P.P.G., Martin, D, Signorelli, MC. Itinerários terapêuticos de travestis da região central do Rio Grande do Sul.. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2013/jul). [Citado em 23/12/2024].
Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/artigos/itinerarios-terapeuticos-de-travestis-da-regiao-central-do-rio-grande-do-sul/13436?id=13436
