LGBTQIAP+ Health Specialization

The health of the LGBTQIAP+ population has received increasing attention in the health field, due to the need to face specific challenges related to discrimination, violence, access to health services, and the promotion of well-being. The demand for qualified and qualified professionals to deal with these issues is great, and the need for a multidisciplinary approach is becoming increasingly evident. Therefore, the creation of this Multiprofessional Specialization in the Health of the LGBTQIAP+ Population is justified by the urgent need to train professionals from various areas to competently and comprehensively address these complex issues

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The specialization aims to fill a gap in professional training, offering participants the opportunity to develop technical competencies and specific abilities necessary to address the health needs of the LGBTQIAP+ population. In addition, it addresses issues of legislation and ethical-professional conduct, providing a solid basis for acting according to the highest ethical standards

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A multidisciplinary approach is essential, since issues related to the health of the LGBTQIAP+ population involve a complexity of factors that go beyond the competencies of a single discipline. Health professionals, education, social care, psychology, nursing, medicine, and other members of society need to be prepared to collaborate effectively in promoting the health and well-being of this population

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The specialization is also justified by the need to position professionals in relation to the resources available at the different levels of care, including primary, secondary, and tertiary care. Understanding the integration of these services is fundamental to offering ethical, humanized, and effective care to the LGBTQIAP+ population

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Therefore, the creation of this Multiprofessional Specialization course in the Health of the LGBTQIAP+ Population is a response to the growing demands in the health area, aimed at training professionals to better meet the needs of this population, promoting biopsychosocial well-being and preventing situations of discrimination and violence.