A randomized clinical trial of an HIV-risk-reduction intervention among low-income Latina women.
A randomized clinical trial of an HIV-risk-reduction intervention among low-income Latina women.
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一项针对低收入拉丁裔女性降低艾滋病毒风险干预措施的随机临床试验。
DOI：
10.1097/00006199-200503000-00005
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发表时间：
2005
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影响因子：
2.5
通讯作者：
Ferrer,Lilian
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作者：
Peragallo,Nilda;Deforge,Bruce;O'Campo,Patricia;Lee,SunMi;Kim,YoungJu;Cianelli,Rosina;Ferrer,Lilian
BackgroundHIV infection has increased within the Latina community more than in any other ethnic or racial group within the United States. Latinas comprise only 13% of the US population, yet they account for 20% of the cumulative reported cases of AIDS.ObjectivesThe purpose of the study was to evaluate a randomized culturally tailored intervention to prevent high-HIV-risk sexual behaviors for Latina women residing in urban areas.MethodsMexican and Puerto Rican women (18–44 years of age; N= 657) who were sexually active during the previous 3 months were recruited and randomized into intervention and control groups. The intervention, facilitated by bilingual, bicultural, trained Latina women, consisted of culturally tailored sessions on understanding their bodies, HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases, condoms (myths and use), negotiating safer sex practices, violence prevention, and partner communication. Bivariate and multivariate analyses assessed changes from baseline.ResultsThe intervention improved HIV knowledge, partner communication, risk-reduction behavioral intentions, and condom use, and decreased perceived barriers to condom use.DiscussionThe efficacy of a culturally-sensitive intervention to reduce HIV/AIDS-risk behaviors in Latina women was demonstrated in the current study.
