Attention to the population in street situation under the unique health system: a systematic review with meta-synthesis

Abstract

Objective: To analyze access to health services and whether there is discrimination in serving the homeless population. Method: This is a systematic review of the literature with meta-synthesis, using the PRISMA protocol for the search and use of studies, facilitating the detailed evaluation of published reviews. The data survey took place between the months of October 2019 and April 2020, using the databases SciELO, MEDLINE, LILACS and BDENF. Results: The population living on the street suffers rejection when attending public health services and access to and access to these services is a legal right, however, it is being denied. Conclusion: It is possible to evidence obstacles in accessing the services of the Unified Health System, mainly due to the lack of identification documents, in addition to the existence of discrimination while attending these services. There are also weaknesses in public policies regarding the needs of this public, creating injustices when they disrespect their rights and needs.