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"La Familia" HIV prevention program: A focus on disclosure and family acceptance for Latino immigrant MSM to the USA / Programa de prevención de VIH "La Familia": Un enfoque en la divulgación y aceptación de la familia en los inmigrantes latinos HSH en los Estados Unidos
Melendez, Rita M; Zepeda, Jorge; Samaniego, Rafael; Chakravarty, Deepalika; Alaniz, Gabriela.
  • Melendez, Rita M; San Francisco State University. Center for Research and Education on Gender and Sexuality. Sexuality Studies Department. San Francisco. US
  • Zepeda, Jorge; San Francisco State University. Center for Research and Education on Gender and Sexuality. Sexuality Studies Department. San Francisco. US
  • Samaniego, Rafael; San Francisco State University. Center for Research and Education on Gender and Sexuality. Sexuality Studies Department. San Francisco. US
  • Chakravarty, Deepalika; San Francisco State University. Center for Research and Education on Gender and Sexuality. Sexuality Studies Department. San Francisco. US
  • Alaniz, Gabriela; San Francisco State University. Center for Research and Education on Gender and Sexuality. Sexuality Studies Department. San Francisco. US
Salud pública Méx ; 55(supl.4): s491-s497, 2013. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-720601
ABSTRACT
Objective. The objective of this study was to pilot test and evaluate a HIV prevention program that used a Freirean approach to engage Latino immigrant MSM (men who have sex with men) on issues of sexual orientation, family acceptance, stigma as well as HIV prevention and sexual risk behaviors. Materials and methods. Participants were evaluated using a survey before and after participation in the program and compared to a control group. Focus groups where participants discussed their experiences in the program as well as perceptions of the program were held and analyzed. Results. Survey results indicate that after their participation in the program, participants increased their safer sex behaviors, comfort disclosing their sexual orientation and support from friends. Conclusions. HIV prevention needs to incorporate cultural, social and structural factors.
RESUMEN
Objetivo. El objetivo de este estudio fue probar de manera piloto y evaluar un programa de prevención de VIH que usó una aproximación Freiriana que motivaba a los HSH (hombres que tienen sexo con hombres) en temas de orientación sexual, aceptación familiar, estigma, prácticas sexuales de riesgo y prevención de VIH. Material y métodos. Los participantes contestaron un cuestionario antes y después de participar en el programa mismo que se comparó con un grupo piloto. También se llevaron a cabo grupos focales donde los participantes discutieron sus experiencias y percepciones sobre el programa. Resultados. El análisis de los resultados señala que después de su participación en el programa, los HSH reportaron más prácticas sexuales seguras, más comodidad en revelar su orientación sexual y apoyo de amistades. Conclusiones. La prevención del VIH debe tomar en cuenta factores culturales, sociales y estructurales.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Truth Disclosure / Hispanic or Latino / HIV Infections / Homosexuality, Male / Emigrants and Immigrants / Family Relations Type of study: Evaluation studies / Qualitative research Limits: Adult / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Salud pública Méx Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: United States Institution/Affiliation country: San Francisco State University/US

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Truth Disclosure / Hispanic or Latino / HIV Infections / Homosexuality, Male / Emigrants and Immigrants / Family Relations Type of study: Evaluation studies / Qualitative research Limits: Adult / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Salud pública Méx Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: United States Institution/Affiliation country: San Francisco State University/US