O princípio da universalidade no contexto imigratório

Abstract

In recent decades, there has been an increase in international immigration flows, and Brazil has become the main destination for various populations. This situation highlights the responsibility of states to ensure basic social rights, such as access to healthcare. In this context, new complexities and diverse demands emerge for the work of healthcare professionals. This study aims to identify, through an Integrative Literature Review, the occurrence of immigrant integration into the Brazilian healthcare system. To identify the research theme and question, the PICo strategy was used. Subsequently, based on descriptors defined in MESH and DECS, a database search was conducted. After applying inclusion criteria, the 11 selected studies were classified according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Specific strategies aimed at integrating immigrants into healthcare services were identified, highlighting gaps in policies for the inclusion of this population. The fact that Brazilian legislation aligns with the ethical principles of human rights is not sufficient to meet the specific needs of immigrants and, thus, does not fully promote the integration of this population into healthcare services. It is considered that integration into healthcare is not merely related to the right to access but rather to the day-to-day experience within the healthcare unit that provides the service. Therefore, the principle of universality must be viewed as access to healthcare services without barriers, with the perspective of continuity and access to the SUS network.