Mulheres com deficiência física que utilizam cadeira de rodas: vulnerabilidades em saúde

Abstract

Physical disability, especially among women who use wheelchairs, presents unique challenges in accessing health care. This study analyzed the vulnerabilities of these women in light of the National Policy for Comprehensive Health Care for Women (PNAISM), seeking to identify gaps and propose improvements. The work aimed to describe the health vulnerabilities that permeate women with physical disabilities who use wheelchairs. This was a descriptive, exploratory study with a qualitative approach, carried out at the Association of Disabled People of Alagoas, with 25 women. For data collection, a form containing dependent and independent variables was prepared to characterize the sample and specific data in the period from October/23 to January/24, after approval by the Ethics Committee by resolutions no 466/2012, 510/2016 and 580/2018 of the National Health Council (CNS). The data were obtained through interviews and submitted to content analysis and discussed using the theoretical framework of the meanings of Comprehensiveness. The results indicated multiple vulnerabilities, defined in three main dimensions: Structural, Interpersonal and Programmatic. The health vulnerabilities that permeate women with physical disabilities who use wheelchairs are complex and multifaceted. Therefore, it can be concluded that it is imperative that health policies be reviewed and adapted to ensure accessibility, respect and adequate care for these women, thus promoting a more inclusive and equitable health system.