Utilização da rede de atenção psicossocial de Ribeirão Preto pela população em situação de rua

  • Felipe Tanaka Leite Centro Universitário Barão de Mauá
  • Eloisa Yara Araújo Clemente Centro Universitário Barão de Mauá
  • Laura de Oliveira Teixeira Centro Universitário Barão de Mauá
  • Paula Altieri Pin Centro Universitário Barão de Mauá
  • Lucila Costa Zini Angelotti Centro Universitário Barão de Mauá
  • Fábio Franchi Quagliato Centro Universitário Barão de Mauá
  • Soraya Duarte Varella Centro Universitário Barão de Mauá

Abstract

Introduction: The homeless population has many of its rights violated, including the guarantee of access to health care services. In Ribeirão Preto, 3,405 people live on the streets, many of whom have mental health issues. The difficulty in accessing health services increases the vulnerability of this population, which already suffers from exclusion and precarious living conditions. Objective: To demographically characterize the homeless population served by the Specialized Reference Center for the Homeless Population (Centro POP) in Ribeirão Preto - SP and to describe their flow within the public health care network. Material and Methods: This descriptive study used demographic data obtained through interviews with the homeless population and information on the use of the network from electronic health records. Results: Most of the interviewed homeless individuals were young black men with low education, heterosexual, and unemployed. Regarding the use of the health care network, most had used some health service, did not have a mental health diagnosis, and had not been hospitalized. Most had used psychoactive substances. Conclusion: Considering the vulnerability and mental health issues faced by this population, it is important to strengthen the integration between social assistance services and health care services.

Published
2024-12-11
How to Cite
TANAKA LEITE, F.; ARAÚJO CLEMENTE, E. Y.; DE OLIVEIRA TEIXEIRA, L.; ALTIERI PIN, P.; COSTA ZINI ANGELOTTI, L.; FRANCHI QUAGLIATO, F.; DUARTE VARELLA, S. Utilização da rede de atenção psicossocial de Ribeirão Preto pela população em situação de rua. Health Sciences & Education, v. 5, n. 2, p. 20-32, 11 Dec. 2024.