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The prevalence of HIV in Chile predominately affects the male population with the primary mode of transmission (99%) through sexual contact. In order to engage in safe sexual practices, men must have high sexual self-efficacy and perceived risk of infection, however, little research examines these variables with respect to HIV prevention. The purpose of this article is to review existing literature on self-efficacy and its connection with perceived HIV risk among Hispanic men, in order to direct future HIV prevention interventions among Chilean men. A literature search was conducted to identify studies for this review using three databases. A combination of keywords was used to conduct the search and a total of 34 articles were analyzed. All of the articles reviewed examined the Hispanic male population with respect to either self-efficacy or perceived risk, or a combination of the two. Major themes emerging from the review include: substance use, condom use, cultural norms, relationship communication, negotiation, and homonegativity. The existing studies provide evidence for preventing future HIV infection among low socioeconomic status Chilean males and begin to establish a positive relationship between self-efficacy and perceived HIV risk. While additional studies are needed to provide further support, self-efficacy and perceived risk should be integral aspects of future prevention interventions.
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The prevalence of HIV in Chile predominately affects the male population with the primary mode of transmission (99%) through sexual contact. In order to engage in safe sexual practices, men must have high sexual self-efficacy and perceived risk of infection, however, little research examines these variables with respect to HIV prevention. The purpose of this article is to review existing literature on self-efficacy and its connection with perceived HIV risk among Hispanic men, in order to direct future HIV prevention interventions among Chilean men. A literature search was conducted to identify studies for this review using three databases. A combination of Sullivan C., Ferrer l., Irarrázabal L., Villegas C., Cianelli R., Peragallo N. 43 2017, Horiz Enferm, 28,1,42-50 keywords was used to conduct the search and a total of 34 articles were analyzed. All of the articles reviewed examined the Hispanic male population with respect to either self-efficacy or perceived risk, or a combination of the two. Major themes emerging from the review include: substance use, condom use, cultural norms, relationship communication, negotiation, and homonegativity. The existing studies provide evidence for preventing future HIV infection among low socioeconomic status Chilean males and begin to establish a positive relationship between self-efficacy and perceived HIV risk. While additional studies are needed to provide further support, self-efficacy and perceived risk should be integral aspects of future prevention interventions.
La prevalencia del VIH en Chile afecta predominantemente a la población masculina con el principal modo de transmisión (99%) a través del contacto sexual. Para practicar el sexo seguro, los hombres deben teneruna alta autoeficacia sexual y la percepción del riesgo de infección, sin embargo, poca investigación examina estas variables con respecto a la prevención del VIH. El objetivo de este artículo es revisar la literatura existente sobre la autoeficacia y su relación con el riesgo de VIH percibida entre los hombres hispanos, a dirigir las futuras intervenciones de prevención del VIH entre los hombres chilenos. Una búsqueda bibliográfica se realizó para identificar los estudios para esta revisión utilizando tres bases de datos. Una combinación de palabras clave se utiliza para llevar a cabo la búsqueda y se analizaron un total de 34 artículos. Todos los artículos revisados examinaron la población masculina hispana con respecto a auto-eficacia y percepción de riesgofrente al VIH. Los temas principales que surgieronde la revisión incluyen: el uso de sustancias, el uso del condón, las normas culturales, la comunicación y la relación de negociación, y homonegatividad. Los estudios existentes proporcionan evidencia para prevenir una futura infección por VIH entre los hombres de estado socioeconómico bajo chilenas y comenzar a establecer una relación positiva entre la autoeficacia y el riesgo de VIH percibido. Se necesitan estudios adicionales para proporcionar más apoyo, autoeficacia y el riesgo percibido debe ser parte integrante de las intervenciones de prevención para el futuro.
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Humanos , Masculino , Hispânico ou Latino/psicologia , Infecções por HIV/psicologia , Risco , Percepção , Comportamento Sexual , Fatores Socioeconômicos , Comportamentos Relacionados com a Saúde , Infecções por HIV/prevenção & controle , Preservativos , Transmissão de Doença Infecciosa/prevenção & controle , Autoeficácia , Sexo Seguro , Populações VulneráveisAssuntos
Infecções por HIV/prevenção & controle , Educação em Saúde/métodos , Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde , Estudantes , Adulto , Chile , Avaliação Educacional , Feminino , Infecções por HIV/psicologia , Ocupações em Saúde , Humanos , Masculino , Avaliação de Programas e Projetos de Saúde , Comportamento de Redução do Risco , AutoeficáciaRESUMO
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To investigate if socio-demographic factors, religiosity, HIV-related knowledge, Marianismo, history of having been tested for HIV, knowing someone who died of AIDS and HIV risk perception were predictive factors to HIV enacted stigma predictors among Chilean women. BACKGROUND: HIV infection is the number one cause of death among women during their reproductive years. In Chile, studies with people living with HIV demonstrate the existence of HIV-related stigma. However, limited evidence is available about the underlying causes of HIV enacted stigma that results in stigmatisation and discrimination. DESIGN: The current cross-sectional study is a secondary analysis of data collected to assess the impact of an HIV prevention intervention (Mano a Mano-Mujer) designed for Chilean women. A quasi-experimental design was used in the original study. METHODS: This study was conducted in two communities in Santiago, Chile. The sample for this study consisted of 496 Chileans between ages 18-49. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression were used for the analysis. RESULTS: Participants in the study reported high levels (77·8%) of HIV enacted stigma. Higher levels of HIV-related knowledge were associated with lower levels of HIV enacted stigma. Women with higher education had lower levels of HIV enacted stigma than women with elementary education. In addition, greater levels of marianismo (cultural belief that women should be passive, faithful, and devoted to family) were associated with higher HIV enacted stigma scores. CONCLUSIONS: The findings reflected the presence of HIV enacted stigma among Chilean women. Identifying the significant predictors of HIV enacted stigma can help the nursing community to design HIV prevention interventions that include the reduction in HIV enacted stigma. HIV evidence-based prevention interventions should incorporate contents related to stigma to contribute to prevent HIV enacted stigma at individual and community levels in accordance with the bioecological model. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: The results of this study could serve to develop HIV prevention interventions that target the reduction in HIV enacted stigma.
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Infecções por HIV/prevenção & controle , Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde , Estigma Social , Adolescente , Adulto , Chile/epidemiologia , Estudos Transversais , Feminino , Infecções por HIV/epidemiologia , Infecções por HIV/enfermagem , Infecções por HIV/psicologia , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Psicometria , Características de Residência , Saúde da Mulher , Adulto JovemRESUMO
PURPOSE: The incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is high among young Chilean women, and there are no STI or HIV prevention interventions available to them that incorporate technology. The purpose of this study was to investigate the preliminary efficacy of an Internet-based STI and HIV prevention intervention (I-STIPI) for Chilean young women on measures of STI- and HIV-related information, motivation, behavioral skills, and preventive behaviors. DESIGN: This is a pretest-posttest study. Forty young Chilean women between 18 and 24 years of age participated in an investigation of the I-STIPI's preliminary efficacy on STI and HIV prevention-related outcomes between baseline and a postintervention assessment. The intervention consisted of four online modules. Data collection was conducted in Santiago, Chile. Paired-samples t test analysis was used to determine whether there were significant differences in each of the outcome variables. FINDINGS: After receiving I-STIPI, women reported a significant increase in levels of STI- and HIV-related knowledge, attitudes toward the use of condoms and perceived self-efficacy, and a reduction of risky sexual behaviors with uncommitted partners. CONCLUSIONS: The I-STIPI showed promise as an Internet-based intervention that can reduce barriers to accessing preventive interventions and increase STI and HIV preventive behaviors in young Chilean women. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The study provided important information about the ability of an Internet-based intervention to reduce young women's risk factors and to provide positive preliminary efficacy on STI- and HIV-related outcomes. Internet-based interventions can eliminate many barriers to receiving prevention interventions and may prove to be cost effective.
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Infecções por HIV/prevenção & controle , Internet , Serviços Preventivos de Saúde/métodos , Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis/prevenção & controle , Adolescente , Adulto , Atitude Frente a Saúde , Chile , Preservativos/estatística & dados numéricos , Estudos de Viabilidade , Feminino , Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde , Humanos , Incidência , Motivação , Projetos Piloto , Estudos Prospectivos , Assunção de Riscos , Autoeficácia , Comportamento Sexual/psicologia , Adulto JovemRESUMO
Maternal and neonatal mortality in Haiti are among the highest in the world. This study investigated maternal-child health needs in Haiti, using a mixed method approach including qualitative and quantitative data collection. Participants (n=119) comprised of 39 healthcare workers and 80 Haitian women. The focus group centered around three major themes: difficult access to healthcare; health issues affecting mothers-child; and healthcare workers training. The interviews revealed that 60% of the deliveries happened at home, 52.5% of them were assisted by a lay birth attendant, 42% of the women gave their newborn a drink other than breast milk within the first week of birth, 70% of the women had not been, or did not know, if they had been tested for HIV, 92% did not use condoms during sexual encounters, and 47.5% justified violence against themselves from their partner. Considering the dearth of research concerning maternal-child health in Haiti that incorporates the opinions of healthcare workers and Haitian women, identifying their needs is essential to developing programs, such as the following that contribute to improving their health: nurse-midwife programs, training for lay birth attendants, obstetric-pediatric training, breastfeeding training, and programs to prevent intimate partner violence and HIV.
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The purpose of this study was to explore variations in demographics, culture, self-esteem, and intimate partner violence among Hispanic women according to birthplace, and to identify factors associated with these differences in intimate partner violence (IPV). Baseline data from a randomized control trial testing the efficacy of an HIV prevention program were used. Path analyses identified differences in IPV between Colombian women and women from other Central/South American countries. Self-esteem was the only factor associated with these differences. Interventions addressing the unique needs of Hispanic women from different subgroups are needed.
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Mulheres Maltratadas , Cultura , Hispânico ou Latino , Relações Interpessoais , Características de Residência , Autoimagem , Maus-Tratos Conjugais/etnologia , Adulto , América Central , Colômbia , Feminino , Infecções por HIV/etnologia , Infecções por HIV/prevenção & controle , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Parceiros Sexuais , América do Sul , Estados UnidosRESUMO
Simulated patients (SPs) have participated successfully in nursing and medical education. The SPs portraying stressful situations may have psychological or physiological effects for several days after their performance; however, long-term effects have not been well documented in the literature. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of interpreting roles related to HIV among SPs. A qualitative descriptive approach was used for this study. Questionnaires with open-ended questions were conducted immediately after the interpretation of HIV-related roles and a year later by 10 SPs. In addition, a focus group was run a year later using a preestablished interview guide. As a result of direct content analysis, 2 major themes emerged: effects of interpreting roles relating to HIV and complexity of the roles. The findings of this study stress that interpreting an HIV-related role produces emotional, behavioral, and physical effects in SPs, at any stage during the training or performance, and has a long-term impact on their perception of their personal health and risk.
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Infecções por HIV/psicologia , Simulação de Paciente , Papel (figurativo) , Adulto , Feminino , Grupos Focais , Humanos , Entrevistas como Assunto , Masculino , Pesquisa Qualitativa , Inquéritos e Questionários , Adulto JovemRESUMO
The impact of a professionally facilitated peer group intervention for HIV prevention among 400 low-income Chilean women was examined using a quasiexperimental design. At 3 months postintervention, the intervention group had higher HIV-related knowledge, more positive attitudes toward people living with HIV, fewer perceived condom use barriers, greater self- efficacy, higher HIV reduction behavioral intentions, more communication with partners about safer sex, and decreased depression symptoms. They did not, however, have increased condom use or self-esteem. More attention to gender barriers is needed. This intervention offers a model for reducing HIV for women in Chile and other Latin American countries.
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Infecções por HIV/prevenção & controle , Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde , Comportamento Sexual , Adulto , Chile , Preservativos/estatística & dados numéricos , Depressão/diagnóstico , Depressão/psicologia , Feminino , Seguimentos , Infecções por HIV/psicologia , Hispânico ou Latino , Humanos , Entrevistas como Assunto , Modelos Logísticos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Grupo Associado , Pobreza , Comportamento de Redução do Risco , Autoeficácia , Parceiros Sexuais , Adulto JovemRESUMO
Las mujeres Hispanas de 50 años y más (MHC) son una minoría en Estados Unidos, presentan un elevado riesgo de adquirir VIH y son el grupo menos estudiado en lo que respecta a salud, características sociales y de comportamiento sexual. Objetivo: Investigar los factores que incrementan el riesgo de VIH en las MHC con el propósito de desarrollar o adaptar una intervención apropiada para la edad y la cultura de este grupo de mujeres. Metodología: Estudio descriptivo de corte transversal con una muestra de 50 MHC, sexualmente activas y que residían en Miami, Florida, Estados Unidos. Se utilizó un cuestionario estructurado administrado por entrevistadores entrenados y bilingües (inglés/español). Las participantes fueron reclutadas en diferentes lugares en el sur de Florida. Para el análisis de los datos se utilizó estadística descriptiva, tanto medidas de tendencia central como medidas de dispersión. Resultados: La edad promedio de las MHC fue de 55,7 +/- 6 años (rango 5 - 76 años). Todas las MHC estaban en la menopausia. Prevención del VIH: Las MHC reportaron niveles medios de conocimientos sobre VIH y comunicación con la pareja. En la muestra se reportó la presencia de síntomas depresivos, violencia en la pareja, actitudes negativas hacia las personas viviendo con VIH y baja percepción de riesgo de adquirir VIH. Las MHC mencionaron necesidades de aprendizaje en tópicos relacionados con prevención de VIH y cambios de la edad. Conclusión: Las MHC están a riesgo de adquirir VIH y tienen necesidades especiales en términos de educación sobre prevención de VIH.
Introduction: Hispanic women aged 50 and over (OHW) are a minority in the U.S. at high risk of acquiring HIV and the least studied group of population in relation to health, social characteristics and sexual behavior. Objective: To investigate the factors that increase HIV risk among OHW with the purpose of developing or adapting an intervention appropriate for their age and culture. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study with a sample of 50 OHW, sexually active and who residing in Miami, Florida, U.S. A structured questionnaire was administered by trained bilingual interviewers (English/Spanish). Participants were recruited from different locations in South Florida. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including central tendency and dispersion measures. Results: OHWs mean age was 55.7 +/- 6 years old (range 50-76 years old). All the OHW were in the menopause. HIV Prevention: OHW reported average levels of HIV knowledge and partner communication. In the sample OHW reported depression symptoms, intimate partner violence, negative attitudes towards people living with HIV and low perceived risk of acquiring HIV. OHW mentioned learning needs in topics related to HIV prevention and age changes. Conclusion: OHW are at risk of acquiring HIV and they have special needs in terms of HIV prevention.
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Humanos , Adulto , Feminino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Infecções por HIV/epidemiologia , Infecções por HIV/prevenção & controle , Infecções por HIV/psicologia , Assunção de Riscos , Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde , Inquéritos e Questionários , Nível de Saúde , Estados Unidos/etnologia , Estudos Transversais , Fatores de Risco , Hispânico ou Latino , MenopausaRESUMO
Objetivo. Evaluar la relación existente entre conocimientos y autoeficacia asociados al VIH/SIDA en mujeres chilenas en desventaja social. Metodología. Estudio correlacional, que utiliza la medición basal del estudio Testeando una intervención en VIH y SIDA en mujeres chilenas, realizada entre 2006 y 2008, que tiene una muestra de 496 mujeres entre 18 y 49 años residentes en dos comunas de Santiago de Chile. Las participantes respondieron un cuestionario estructurado aplicado por entrevistadoras entrenadas. Este cuestionario incluyó preguntas sobre datos sociodemográficos, escala de conocimientos de conductas de riesgo y autoeficacia, entre otros. Resultados. Edad promedio de 32.3+9.1 años, 72.2% vive con su pareja y 42.7% poseen educación media completa. La puntuación media de los conocimientos de la infección por el VIH fue de 8.9+2.5, mientras que para las tres escalas empleadas para medir autoeficacia fueron: Normas de los pares =9.8+3.6, Intención de reducir conductas de riesgo =12.2+3.6 y Self Efficacy Form=20.2+4.7. Los conocimientos tuvieron una correlación positiva débil con la intención de reducir conductas de riesgo (r=0.19; p<0.0001) y con la escala Self Efficacy Form (r=0.34; p<0.0001), pero no se relacionaron con las normas de los pares en cuanto a relaciones sexuales seguras (r=0.13; p=0.78). Conclusión. Existe una débil correlación positiva entre el nivel de conocimientos sobre el VIH/SIDA y la autoeficacia en mujeres chilenas en desventaja social.
Objetivo. Avaliar a relação existente entre conhecimentos e autoeficacia sócios ao HIV/AIDS em mulheres chilenas, em mulheres chilenas em desvantagem social. Metodologia. Estudo correlacional, que utiliza a medição basal do estudo Testando uma intervenção em HIV e AIDS em mulheres chilenas, realizada entre 2006 a 2008, que tem uma mostra de 496 mulheres entre 18 e 49 anos residentes em dois comunas de Santiago de Chile. As participantes responderam um questionário estruturado aplicado por entrevistadoras treinadas. Este questionário incluiu perguntas sobre dados sociodemográficos, escala de conhecimentos de condutas de risco e autoeficacia, entre outros. Resultados. Idade média de 32.3+9.1 anos, 72.2% vive com seu companheiro e 42.7% possuem educação média completa. A pontuação média dos conhecimentos da infecção pelo HIV foi de 8.9+2.5, enquanto para as três escalas empregadas para medir autoeficacia foram: Normas dos pares =9.8+3.6, Intenção de reduzir condutas de risco =12.2+3.6 e Self Efficacy Form=20.2+4.7. Os conhecimentos tiveram uma correlação positiva débil com a intenção de reduzir condutas de risco (r=0.19; p<0.0001) e com a escala Self Efficacy Form (r=0.34; p<0.0001), mas não se relacionaram com as normas dos pares quanto a relações sexuais seguras (r=0.13; p=0.78). Conclusão. Existe uma débil correlação positiva entre o nível de conhecimentos sobre o HIV/AIDS e a autoeficacia em mulheres chilenas em desvantagem social.
Objective. To assess the relationship between knowledge and self efficacy associated to HIV/AIDS in women from Chile with social disadvantages. Methodology. Correlation study that uses the baseline assessment of the Testing an HIV and AIDS intervention in Chilean women study, carried out between 2006 and 2008, with a sample of 496 women between 18 and 49 years old, in 2 neighborhoods of Santiago de Chile. Participants answered a structured survey conducted by trained interviewers. The survey included questions about sociodemographic information, risk behaviors and a self-efficacy knowledge scale among others. Results. The average age was 32.3+9.1 years, 72.2% live with their partner and 42.7% have completed high school education. The mean score of HIV infection knowledge was 8.9+2.5, while the mean score for the three scales used to measure self-efficacy were: Peer rules =9.8+3.6, Risk reduction intentions =12.2+3.6 and Self Efficacy Form=20.2+4.7. HIV knowledge had a weak positive correlation with the Risk reduction intentions scale (r=0.19; p<0.0001) and the Self Efficacy Form scale (r=0.34; p<0.0001), however there was no correlation with the Safe sex peer rules (r=0.13;p=0.78). Conclusion. There is a weak positive correlation between the HIV/AIDS related knowledge and self-efficacy among Chilean with social disadvantages.
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Humanos , Feminino , HIV , Autoeficácia , Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde , Mulheres , Fatores SocioeconômicosRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To assess the relationship between knowledge and self efficacy associated to HIV/AIDS in women from Chile with social disadvantages. METHODOLOGY: Correlation study that uses the baseline assessment of the "Testing an HIV and AIDS intervention in Chilean women" study, carried out between 2006 and 2008, with a sample of 496 women between 18 and 49 years old, in 2 neighborhoods of Santiago de Chile. Participants answered a structured survey conducted by trained interviewers. The survey included questions about sociodemographic information, risk behaviors and a self-efficacy knowledge scale among others. RESULTS: The average age was 32.3±9.1 years, 72.2% live with their partner and 42.7% have completed high school education. The mean score of HIV infection knowledge was 8.9±2.5, while the mean score for the three scales used to measure self-efficacy were: "Peer rules" =9.8±3.6, "Risk reduction intentions =12.2±3.6 and "Self Efficacy Form"=20.2±4.7. HIV knowledge had a weak positive correlation with the "Risk reduction intentions" scale (r=0.19; p<0.0001) and the "Self Efficacy Form" scale (r=0.34; p<0.0001), however there was no correlation with the "Safe sex peer rules" (r=0.13;p=0.78). CONCLUSION: There is a weak positive correlation between the HIV/AIDS related knowledge and self-efficacy among Chilean with social disadvantages.
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OBJECTIVES: To explore the collective and individual experiences that Latin American females in the U. S. have with substance abuse, violence and risky sexual behaviors. METHODS: This study was conducted in two phases that were carried out from July 2006 to June 2007 in south Florida. This paper covers Phase 1. In Phase 1, focus groups were conducted among 93 women in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Through content analyses of the focus group transcriptions, major themes were identified. RESULTS: Participants identified substance abuse, violence and risky sexual behaviors as closely related problems of great concern in Latina women in the U.S. Three important themes emerged from the focus groups. These included "Living in the US and the Devaluing of Latino Culture," the "Vicious Cycle of Abuse" and "Breaking the Silence". CONCLUSIONS: The results from this study suggest that substance abuse, violence and HIV should be addressed in an integrative and comprehensive manner. Recommendations for the development of policies, programs and services addressing substance abuse, violence and risk for HIV among Latinos are provided.
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OBJECTIVES: To explore the collective and individual experiences that Latin American females in the U.S. have with substance abuse, violence and risky sexual behaviors. METHODS: This study was conducted in two phases from July 2006 to June 2007 in south Florida. This paper covers Phase 2. In Phase 2, questionnaires were provided to women to test whether there is a relationship between demographics, acculturation, depression, self-esteem and substance use/abuse; whether there is a relationship between demographics, acculturation, depression, self-esteem and violence exposure and victimization; whether there is a relationship between demographics, acculturation, depression, self-esteem, HIV knowledge and STD and HIV/AIDS risks among respondents; and whether there is a relationship between substance abuse, violence victimization and HIV/AIDS risks among respondents. RESULTS: Participants reported high rates of alcohol and drug abuse among their current or most recent partners. This is a major concern because partner alcohol use and drug use was related to partner physical, sexual and psychological abuse. Only two factors were associated with lifetime drug use: income and acculturation. Over half of the participants reported being victims of at least one form of abuse during childhood and adulthood. A substantial component of abuse reported during adulthood was perpetrated by a currently or recent intimate partner. CONCLUSIONS: The results from this study suggest that substance abuse, violence and HIV should be addressed in an integrative and comprehensive manner. Recommendations for the development of policies, programs and services addressing substance abuse, violence and risk for HIV among Latinos are provided.
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Objetivo: explorar las experiencias colectivas e individuales que mujeres latinoamericanas experimentan en los Estados Unidos en relación con el abuso de sustancias, violencia y conductas sexuales de riesgo. Métodos: el estudio se realizó en dos fases que se llevaron a cabo entre julio de 2006 y junio de 2007 en el sur del estado de la Florida (Estados Unidos). Este documento recoge la Fase 1, en la cual se llevaron a cabo grupos focales entre 93 mujeres, en inglés, español y portugués. A través de análisis de contenido de las transcripciones del grupo focal, se identificaron los principales temas. Resultados: Los participantes identificaron el abuso de sustancias, violencia y conductas sexuales de riesgo como problemas íntimamente relacionados de gran preocupación en las mujeres latinas en los Estados Unidos. Tres importantes aspectos surgieron de los grupos focales: Vivir en los Estados Unidos y la devaluación de la cultura latina, el círculo vicioso del abuso y rompiendo el silencio. Conclusiones: Los resultados de este estudio sugieren que el abuso de sustancias, violencia y VIH debe abordarse de una manera integrada y global. Se dan recomendaciones para el desarrollo de políticas, programas y servicios referidos a abuso de sustancias, violencia y riesgo de VIH entre los latinos...
Objectives: To explore the collective and individual experiences that Latin American females in the U. S. have with substance abuse, violence and risky sexual behaviors. Methods: This study was conducted in two phases that were carried out from July 2006 to June 2007 in south Florida. This paper covers Phase 1. In Phase 1, focus groups were conducted among 93 women in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Through content analyses of the focus group transcriptions, major themes were identified. Results: Participants identified substance abuse, violence and risky sexual behaviors as closely related problems of great concern in Latina women in the U.S. Three important themes emerged from the focus groups. These included Living in the US and the Devaluing of Latino Culture, the Vicious Cycle of Abuse and Breaking the Silence. Conclusions: The results from this study suggest that substance abuse, violence and HIV should be addressed in an integrative and comprehensive manner. Recommendations for the development of policies, programs and services addressing substance abuse, violence and risk for HIV among Latinos are provided...
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Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias , Violência , HIV , Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis , MulheresRESUMO
Objetivo: Explorar las experiencias colectivas e individuales que mujeres latinomaericanas tienen en los Estados Unidos en cuanto al abuso de sustancias, violencia y conductas sexuales de riesgo. Métodos: El estudio se realizó en dos fases entre julio de 2006 y junio de 2007, en el sur de Florida. En la Fase 2, se dieron cuestionarios a las mujeres para comprobar si existe una relación entre: características demográficas, grado de aculturación, depresión, autoestima, uso/abuso de sustancias, exposición a la violencia y conocimiento de los riesgos del VIH y el sida. Resultados: Los participantes reportaron altos índices de abuso de alcohol y drogas. Sólo dos factores se asociaron con el uso de drogas de por vida: ingresos económicos y aculturación. Más de la mitad de los participantes informaron haber sido víctimas de al menos una forma de abuso (físico, sexual y/o psicológico) durante la infancia y la adultez. Un componente importante de los abusos reportados durante la edad adulta es que fueron perpetrados por un compañero íntimo. Conclusiones: Los resultados de este estudio sugieren que el abuso de sustancias, la violencia y el VIH deben abordarse de manera integradora y global...
Objectives: To explore the collective and individual experiences that Latin American females in the U.S. have with substance abuse, violence and risky sexual behaviors. Methods: This study was conducted in two phases from July 2006 to June 2007 in south Florida. This paper covers Phase 2. In Phase 2, questionnaires were provided to women to test whether there is a relationship between demographics, acculturation, depression, self-esteem and substance use/abuse; whether there is a relationship between demographics, acculturation, depression, self-esteem and violence exposure and victimization; whether there is a relationship between demographics, acculturation, depression, self-esteem, HIV knowledge and STD and HIV/AIDS risks among respondents; and whether there is a relationship between substance abuse, violence victimization and HIV/AIDS risks among respondents. Results: Participants reported high rates of alcohol and drug abuse among their current or most recent partners. This is a major concern because partner alcohol use and drug use was related to partner physical, sexual and psychological abuse. Only two factors were associated with lifetime drug use: income and acculturation. Over half of the participants reported being victims of at least one form of abuse during childhood and adulthood. A substantial component of abuse reported during adulthood was perpetrated by a currently or recent intimate partner. Conclusions: The results from this study suggest that substance abuse, violence and HIV should be addressed in an integrative and comprehensive manner. Recommendations for the development of policies, programs and services addressing substance abuse, violence and risk for HIV among Latinos are provided...
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Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias , Violência , HIV , Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis , MulheresRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Little is known about predictors of participation and attrition in HIV prevention programs for socially deprived Latino women. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to examine factors that predict program participation and attrition among Latino women in a community-based, culturally specific HIV risk reduction intervention. DESIGN: This was a cross-sectional comparison of baseline data drawn from a randomized HIV risk reduction trial. SETTINGS: Information was drawn from study subjects residing in a predominately Latino low-income community in Chicago. PARTICIPANTS: Among 404 study subjects in the intervention group, 214 of Latino women who had attended at least 5 of 6 intervention sessions were considered participants. One hundred and twelve women who never attended and 29 of women who attended fewer than 3 sessions were considered dropouts. METHODS: The baseline data of program participants were compared to those of dropouts. The influence of the following factors on program participation was examined: sociodemographic characteristics, self-esteem, HIV knowledge, intimate partner violence, depression, and communication with partner. RESULTS: Logistic regression analysis showed that Mexican women were more likely to participate in the intervention program than Puerto Rican women (odds ratio (OR)=1.88, 95% confidence interval (CI)=1.64, 4.23). Other significant predictors of program participation included: being older (OR=1.08, 95% CI=1.03, 1.14), unemployed (OR=0.46, 95% CI=0.25, 0.83), having higher risk reduction behavior intentions score (OR=1.16, 95% CI=1.06, 1.26), and lower level of depressive symptoms (OR=0.97, 95% CI=0.95, 0.99). CONCLUSIONS: The recruitment and retention strategies should be developed by considering those important predictors of intervention participation to prevent Latino women from dropping out of the HIV prevention program.