MAIN OBSTACLES TO ACCESS TO HEALTH FOR THE DEAF COMMUNITY

Authors

  • Daniel Antunes Freitas
  • Wane Elayne Soares Eulálio
  • Kellen Bruna de Sousa Leite
  • Luiza Fernandes Fonseca Sandes
  • Káren Araújo Rodrigues

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25194/rebrasf.v8i1.1268

Abstract

Introduction: The deaf population faces several difficulties regarding access to health. Objective: To understand the obstacles encountered in the accessing health care from the perspective of deaf individuals.
Methodology: It’s about a cross-sectional, qualitative research, conducted through interviews with deaf individuals.

Results: Communication difficulties was considered them main obstacle in relation to health
services. The limitation in the knowledge of Libras by health professionals causes discomfort during consultations.

Conclusion: There was a need to guide health professionals in relation to the difficulties of the deaf individuals in health services

Author Biographies

Daniel Antunes Freitas

Doutor em Ciências da Saúde pela Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros – Unimontes.

Wane Elayne Soares Eulálio

Mestra em Educação pela Universidade Federal de Uberlândia.

Kellen Bruna de Sousa Leite

Acadêmica do curso de medicina na Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros.

Luiza Fernandes Fonseca Sandes

Acadêmica do curso de medicina na Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros.

Káren Araújo Rodrigues

Acadêmica do curso de medicina na Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros.

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Published

2020-04-20

How to Cite

Antunes Freitas, D., Elayne Soares Eulálio, W., Bruna de Sousa Leite, K., Fernandes Fonseca Sandes, L., & Araújo Rodrigues, K. (2020). MAIN OBSTACLES TO ACCESS TO HEALTH FOR THE DEAF COMMUNITY. Revista Brasileira De Saúde Funcional, 8(1), 4. https://doi.org/10.25194/rebrasf.v8i1.1268

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2020): Revista Brasileira de Saúde Funcional

Section

Espaço Temático