Latina Sexual Health Care (IN) the US: Community-based Participatory Research and Her Lived Experience

There is a continuous upward trend in the number of Latinas living in the US; thus, their need for safe and accessible sexual health care ever-growing. This article addresses the sexual health of Latinas through the framework of critical theory, answering the research question: "What are Latina...

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Published in:	Journal of feminist family therapy Vol. 32; no. 1-2; pp. 76 - 96
Main Authors:	Lamson, Angela L., Clark, Rebekah J., Bellamy, Roberta W., Hodgson, Jennifer L., Knight, Sharon M., Baugh, Eboni J., Flores, Jasmine
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Binghamton Routledge 02-04-2020 Taylor & Francis LLC
Subjects:	Community Community based action research Critical theory Family therapists Health care Healthcare immigrant Immigrants Latin American cultural groups Latina Participatory research Sexual health sexually transmitted infections United States > US
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Summary:	There is a continuous upward trend in the number of Latinas living in the US; thus, their need for safe and accessible sexual health care ever-growing. This article addresses the sexual health of Latinas through the framework of critical theory, answering the research question: "What are Latina immigrants' experiences with receiving sexual health care from providers in the United States?" The study was conducted through a community-based participatory research design in collaboration with Latina community members. Seven themes emerged that can enhance Latina's sexual health care cultural humility and the role of family in treatment. Implications for family therapists include advocating for screeners and interventions that are indicated for Latinas.
ISSN:	0895-2833 1540-4099
DOI:	10.1080/08952833.2020.1755167