Background HIV infection has increased within the Latina community more than in any other ethnic or racial group United States. Latinas comprise only 13% of U.S. population, yet they account for 20% cumulative reported cases AIDS. Objectives The purpose study was to evaluate a randomized culturally tailored intervention prevent high-HIV-risk sexual behaviors women residing urban areas. Methods Mexican and Puerto Rican (18–44 years age; N = 657) who were sexually active during previous 3...

Socio-cultural factors and HIV-related misinformation contribute to the increasing number of Chilean women living with HIV. In spite this, date, few culturally specific prevention activities have been developed for this population. The goal present study was elicit perspectives low-income regarding HIV relevant socio-cultural factors, as a forerunner development appropriate intervention. As part mixed-methods study, fifty participated in survey twenty were selected participate prevention,...

Self-efficacy is a critical element for HIV prevention, however little known about the predictors of self-efficacy prevention among Hispanic women. In this cross-sectional study we assessed if age, living with partner, employment status, knowledge, self-esteem, and intimate partner violence (IPV) predicted in 548 women South Florida who participated randomized controlled trial (SEPA). The majority reported high levels prevention. Women were older, had less history IPV significantly lower...

Hispanic women who are 50 years of age and older have been shown to be at increased risk acquiring HIV infection due culturally related issues. The purpose our study was investigate factors that increase among (OHW) as a basis for development or adaptation an tailored intervention designed prevent HIV-related behaviors. We used qualitative descriptive approach. Five focus groups were conducted in Miami, Florida, with participants. Focus group discussions centered around eight major themes:...

The impact of a professionally facilitated peer group intervention for HIV prevention among 400 low-income Chilean women was examined using quasiexperimental design. At 3 months postintervention, the had higher HIV-related knowledge, more positive attitudes toward people living with HIV, fewer perceived condom use barriers, greater self- efficacy, reduction behavioral intentions, communication partners about safer sex, and decreased depression symptoms. They did not, however, have increased...

According to a 2004 report by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, Chile has an incipient HIV/AIDS epidemic. Regardless of classification, every year cumulative incidence increases. Young Chileans have been most affected group; still, their knowledge, attitudes, and concerns about are not known. This study describes Chilean university students’ HIV/AIDS-related worry getting virus, correlation between both variables. A convenience sample 45 students responded anonymous...

ABSTRACT Objectives: In Chile, little information about the use of standard precautions (SP) among health care workers (HCWs) exists. As part a larger study to tailor and test an HIV prevention intervention for community HCWs, this describes observed frequency with which appropriate SP were used by HCWs in low‐income clinics Santiago. Also, availability supplies is described. Sample: A total 52 structured observations potential contamination body fluids done. Results: inconsistently,...

PURPOSE: When healthcare workers have stigmatizing attitudes toward people living with HIV it may lead to discriminatory behavior that interferes prevention, treatment, and care. This research examined the HIV-related reported by health in Santiago, Chile. METHODS: The study used focus group data from first phase of a larger develop test prevention intervention for Chilean workers. Ten groups were conducted Health two communities Content analysis was analyze data. RESULTS: Two central themes...

We tested the impacts of a professionally assisted peer-group intervention on Chilean health workers' HIV-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors using quasi-experimental design with pretest 3-month posttest. Two Santiago suburbs were randomly assigned to or delayed control condition. Five community clinics per suburb participated. Interested workers at (n = 262) 293) participated completed both evaluations. At posttest, clinic had higher knowledge more positive attitudes regarding HIV,...

Abstract Purpose The incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is high among young Chilean women, there are no STI or HIV prevention interventions available to them that incorporate technology. purpose this study was investigate the preliminary efficacy an Internet‐based intervention (I‐STIPI) for women on measures STI‐ HIV‐related information, motivation, behavioral skills, preventive behaviors. Design This a pretest‐posttest study. Forty...

Background Young C hilean women between 18 and 24 years of age are at high risk contracting sexually transmitted infection ( STI ) human immunodeficiency virus HIV ). The literature shows a shortage – prevention interventions focused on this specific high‐risk population unique set barriers to receiving messages. I nternet‐based promising for delivering avoiding services. Aims study aimed develop culturally informed intervention age, investigate its feasibility acceptability, compile...

The objective of this study was to determine if a relationship exists between intimate partner v iolence (IPV) and HIV risk among socioeconomically disadvantaged Chilean women. A correlational analysis with data from the NIH-funded project, “Testing an HIV/AIDS Prevention Intervention for Women,” conducted. Two hundred sixty-one women were included in ( n = 261). Those who had experienced any type IPV past 3 months significantly higher than those not t -2.016, p < .05). Also linear trend...

To understand the perspectives of pregnant and postpartum women living with HIV in Sofala, Mozambique, regarding barriers facilitators to following Prevention Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) recommendations. Qualitative study conducted three health centers a peer support group HIV, between October 2020 March 2021. We applied purposeful sampling, semi-structured interviews, content analysis. Among that emerged were social stigma associated HIV-positive status fear discrimination, side...

El avance tecnológico de los últimos años ha permitido la creación equipos que facilitan prolongar vida seres humanos.Sin embargo, hoy profesionales comprenden hay circunstancias en las mantener con a un paciente no necesariamente significa beneficio para él y su familia.En este contexto aparece limitación del esfuerzo terapéutico (LET), frente cual el rol profesionales, incluido profesional enfermería, se encuentra descrito.Objetivo: Analizar bibliografía existente relación al enfermería...

Aims and objectives To investigate if socio‐demographic factors, religiosity, HIV ‐related knowledge, Marianismo, history of having been tested for , knowing someone who died AIDS risk perception were predictive factors to enacted stigma predictors among Chilean women. Background infection is the number one cause death women during their reproductive years. In Chile, studies with people living demonstrate existence stigma. However, limited evidence available about underlying causes that...

This study aims to describe human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related knowledge and beliefs, as well understanding attitudes towards masculinity in the context of HIV prevention, held among Chilean men.This reports qualitative findings a sequential qualitative-quantitative mixed methodology study: Bringing men into Prevention Chile, NIH R01 TW007674-03.Twenty in-depth interviews using qualitative, descriptive approach elicit information for were conducted residing two communities low...

Introduction: Women represent 15% of the people living with HIV in Chile. Risk behaviors for are: multiple partners, unsafe sex, and exchange sex drugs/money. Methodology: A correlational design was used. sample 203 women who were sexually active consumed substances within last 3-months selected this study. Results: The average age participants 32.4 years (SD = 9.2) 68.1% housewives. substance most commonly used alcohol (95.1%) marijuana (49.8%); 23.7% drunk or drugged before having sex;...

Chile is a country with an incipient HIV epidemic.Just as in other countries, disadvantaged groups are contributing to the increased incidence of disease.The Mapuche indigenous population one such group that has been affected by spread HIV.However, no prevention programs tailored culturally specific needs this community.In recognition discrepancy, academic-community partnership was formed develop educational module for community.The developed use part already established health-related...