Latinas and sexually transmitted diseases: Implications of recent research for prevention. |
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Suarez,-Zulema-E.; Siefert,-Kristine
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1/1/98
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Journal
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Social-Work-in-Health-Care
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Vol 28(1): 1-19
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Latino
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| Pedagogies |
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| Abstract |
Latinas are among the poorest members of this society, and are not only exposed to greater health risks, but are
less likely to have access to health care services. Both HIV infection and cervical cancer are associated with low
socioeconomic status, and both have also been linked with sexual transmission. Because of their
overrepresentation among the poor, Latinas are at greater risk of cervical cancer, and have also been identified as
being at higher risk of HIV/AIDS. The authors assert that Latinas are a critical target for health promotion and
prevention. This paper documents the need for prevention of cervical cancer and AIDS in the Latina community
and makes recommendations for gender-sensitive and culturally competent public health social work practice at
the individual, community, and policy-making levels. ((c) 1999 APA/PsycINFO, all rights reserved)
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