Families, sexual minorities and diversity from primary care professionals’ perspective: concepts and approaches

Abstract

Objective: to understand the way in which Family Health Strategy professionals conceptualize and approach families, and the difficulties and facilities arising from this work process. Method: a descriptive-exploratory, qualitative study. Data collected through interviews and submitted to content analysis, thematic modality. Results: two categories revealed that the conception of family is centered on affective relationships, with the bond being a factor that facilitates assistance, while the lack of professional preparation for a welcoming and inclusive approach to families that deviate from the heteronormative standard is an obstacle in daily services. Conclusion: the concept of family is predominantly based on affection, with traditional ways of conception and action persisting within it. Professionals have difficulty dealing with non-heteronormative families and those who do not take co-responsibility during the therapeutic process. The bond between professionals and families is crucial to overcoming the difficulties and weaknesses of the care process.