Oncological Care for the LGBTQIAPN+ Population: Professional Knowledge, Care Barriers and Strategies for Comprehensive Attention
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https://doi.org/10.32635/2176-9745.RBC.2026v72n1.5415Keywords:
Sexual and Gender Minorities, Sexism/statistics & numerical data, Health Equity/statistics & numerical data, Public Health, Health Personnel/statistics & numerical dataAbstract
Introduction: Studies indicate that LGBTQIAPN+ individuals face prejudice in healthcare, especially in oncology, which undermines patient-centered care and the therapeutic bond. Objective: To analyze the available evidence in the literature on how healthcare professionals understand and deliver care to the LGBTQIAPN+ population, identifying barriers, educational gaps, and strategies to ensure humanized, equitable, and comprehensive care with emphasis on the oncological context. Method: Integrative literature review conducted in 2023 at the databases PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Web of Science, and LILACS. Results: The final sample consisted of 14 studies. The findings revealed that, compared to cisgender and heterosexual individuals, sexual and gender minorities with cancer or in palliative care face barriers exacerbated by institutional prejudice, reduced family support, and shortcomings in professional training. Conclusion: It is necessary to incorporate content on sexual and gender diversity into health curricula and to promote inclusive policies and practices that ensure the right to health with dignity, equity, and respect for the singularities of the LGBTQIAPN+ population.
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