IMPACTO DA INSEGURANÇA ALIMENTAR NA QUALIDADE DE VIDA DE PESSOAS LGBTQIA+ COM CÂNCER EM VULNERABILIDADE SOCIAL

Abstract

Food insecurity is considered a determining factor for public health, significantly impacting populations in situations of social vulnerability, including the LGBTQIA+ community, especially when linked to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Factors such as discrimination, stigmatization, socioeconomic inequalities, and barriers in access to health services tend to intensify conditions of vulnerability and affect the nutritional status and quality of life of these individuals. This study aims to analyze the relationship between food insecurity, quality of life, and social determinants that interfere with the provision of health care for LGBTQI+ people with cancer in situations of social vulnerability, consisting of a qualitative research approach based on a bibliographic review. The evidence shows that food insecurity is linked to structural conditions, such as social inequality, economic limitations, neglect in public policies, and limited access to health services, which may affect nutritional status, adherence to oncological treatment, and the physical and psychological balance of patients. It becomes evident that addressing these inequalities implies the development of public policies aimed at social inclusion and the implementation of more welcoming and equitable health care actions.