“Don’t Eat My Food”: Experiences of Trans Women and Travestis Regarding Food (In)Security
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Institute of Public Health, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Brazil
Popul. Med. 2026;8(Supplement Supplement 1):A1376
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT:
Trans women and travestis constitute a group historically subjected to various forms of prohibition and marginalization.¹-3 Within this context, food insecurity (FI) is more than just a lack of access to food; it is a reflection of social inequalities and a violation of human rights. The aim of this study was to understand the experiences of food (in)security among travestis and trans women in the city of Salvador, Brazil.
METHODS:
This qualitative research included semi-structured interviews and the application of the Brazilian Food Insecurity Scale to identify and classify food insecurity while exploring life trajectories. Thematic analysis was used to systematize life stories, with the participation of 17 interviewees, resulting in five thematic categories.
RESULTS:
The study revealed an intersection between food insecurity (FI) and gender dissidence, where FI emerges in childhood and intensifies due to racism for Black travestis and trans women, functioning as a mechanism of control over their bodies.
CONCLUSIONS:
The analysis underscores the need to broaden the understanding of hunger among travestis and trans women, incorporating their specific needs and unique experiences, to develop strategies that not only provide immediate food relief but also foster long-term social and economic inclusion.
Trans women and travestis constitute a group historically subjected to various forms of prohibition and marginalization.¹-3 Within this context, food insecurity (FI) is more than just a lack of access to food; it is a reflection of social inequalities and a violation of human rights. The aim of this study was to understand the experiences of food (in)security among travestis and trans women in the city of Salvador, Brazil.
METHODS:
This qualitative research included semi-structured interviews and the application of the Brazilian Food Insecurity Scale to identify and classify food insecurity while exploring life trajectories. Thematic analysis was used to systematize life stories, with the participation of 17 interviewees, resulting in five thematic categories.
RESULTS:
The study revealed an intersection between food insecurity (FI) and gender dissidence, where FI emerges in childhood and intensifies due to racism for Black travestis and trans women, functioning as a mechanism of control over their bodies.
CONCLUSIONS:
The analysis underscores the need to broaden the understanding of hunger among travestis and trans women, incorporating their specific needs and unique experiences, to develop strategies that not only provide immediate food relief but also foster long-term social and economic inclusion.
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