A acessibilidade nos serviços de saúde sob a perspectiva da pessoa com deficiência, Recife - PE

Objective: To analyze the conditions of accessibility to health services experienced by people with disabilities, predominantly in basic health units in the state of Pernambuco. Methods: This is an exploratory research with a qualitative approach. The study population consisted of people with some type of sensory (visual / auditory) or physical disability, residents of covered areas, users or not of health services. The interviews were conducted under the consent of the interviewee and later transcribed for analysis. Twelve users with disabilities were interviewed: the first participant was chosen by a professional from one of the health units, and the others were defined using the snowball sampling technique. Results: Data analysis was performed through discourse analysis, whose central ideas originated two broad categories: Accessibility to health services and the Disability Care Network. Conclusion: The limitations of accessibility to health services were reported by respondents, encompassing both physical and attitudinal barriers. It was identified the relevance of listening to people with disabilities for the discussion and elaboration of actions for the practice of integral health care of such part of the population.