Factors That Influence HIV Risk among Hispanic Female Immigrants and Their Implications for HIV Prevention Interventions
Joint Authors
Wechsberg, Wendee M.
Browne, Felicia A.
Zule, William A.
Karg, Rhonda S.
Hernandez, Amy M.
Source
International Journal of Family Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-02-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Hispanics are the fastest growing minority group in North Carolina with increasing incidence of HIV infection.
Gender roles, cultural expectations, and acculturation of women may explain some of Hispanic women’s risks.
The perspectives of Hispanic female immigrants and community-based providers were sought to identify services they offer, understand HIV risk factors, and support the adaptation of a best-evidence HIV behavioural intervention for Hispanic women.
Two sets of focus groups were conducted to explicate risks and the opportunities to reach women or couples and the feasibility to conduct HIV prevention in an acceptable manner.
Salient findings were that Hispanic female immigrants lacked accurate HIV/AIDS and STI knowledge and that traditional gender roles shaped issues surrounding sexual behaviour and HIV risks, as well as condom use, partner communication, and multiple sexual partnerships.
Intervention implications are discussed such as developing and adapting culturally appropriate HIV prevention interventions for Hispanics that address gender roles and partner communication.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hernandez, Amy M.& Zule, William A.& Karg, Rhonda S.& Browne, Felicia A.& Wechsberg, Wendee M.. 2012. Factors That Influence HIV Risk among Hispanic Female Immigrants and Their Implications for HIV Prevention Interventions. International Journal of Family Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hernandez, Amy M.…[et al.]. Factors That Influence HIV Risk among Hispanic Female Immigrants and Their Implications for HIV Prevention Interventions. International Journal of Family Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Hernandez, Amy M.& Zule, William A.& Karg, Rhonda S.& Browne, Felicia A.& Wechsberg, Wendee M.. Factors That Influence HIV Risk among Hispanic Female Immigrants and Their Implications for HIV Prevention Interventions. International Journal of Family Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-505490
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-505490