Differences Between Hispanics and Non-Hispanics in Willingness to Provide AIDS Prevention Advice

Abstract

Differences between Hispanics and non-Hispanic whites in reactions to talking to a relative at risk for HIV infection were explored. Interviews were conducted with 218 Hispanic and 201 non-Hispanic white adults in San Francisco. Hispanic respondents were more willing than non-Hispanic whites to talk to a hypothetical intravenous drugusing relative about various methods of preventing HIV transmission, more strongly believed the drug-using relative would follow the advice given, believed they would be less embarrassed to talk about these methods, and were more convinced that the methods suggested would protect the hypothetical drug user's wife from HIV-infection. Hispanics also indicated that the most appropriate person to talk to the relative at risk for AIDS would be someone older and afamily member more frequently than non-Hispanic whites. These results should be considered in the development of AIDS prevention campaigns for the Hispanic community.

The Role of Ethnic Matching Between Patient and Provider on the Effectiveness of Brief Alcohol Interventions With Hispanics

“…This latter characteristic implies a general acquiescence and a tendency to anticipate positive social interactions. Similarly, and perhaps more important to the context in which this study was carried out, Hispanic patients have shown greater willingness to adhere to the advice of medical professionals who are overwhelmingly perceived as one the most credible sources of information (Marin et al, 1989; Marin G & Marin BV, 1990). These tendencies may have influenced the overall responsiveness of the patient to the intervention and lead to improved drinking outcomes.…”

“…Hispanics more often indicate willingness to talk with family members regarding alcohol problems (Marin BV et al, 1990; Marin BV, Marin G & Juarez, 1990; Sabogal et al, 1987). Hispanics also believe they would be less embarrassed to talk about these issues and more strongly believe the relative using substances would follow the advice given (Marin BV et al, 1990).…”

Exploring a Model of Symbolic Social Communication

“…Cultural norms defining gender roles, language use, the willingness of partners to talk about sex, as well as partners' social and economic lives, all affect responses to HIV-preventive messages (Aoki et al, 1989;Cochran, Mays, & Roberts, 1988;Marin, Marin, & Juarez, 1990;Mays, 1989;Singer, 1991). In addition, the way a person views himself or herself in relation to at-risk groups also affects the way he or she responds to information about HIV because of issues relating to guilt, stigma and prejudice (Valdiserri et al, 1989).…”

“…For example, sociocultural identity has been shown to vary within primary cultures (Aoki, Ngin, Mo, & Ja, 1989;Earls, 1993). Sociocultural identity is 'fluid, situational, and changeable' (Wu, 1990, p. 1), which implies that it forms the context according to which people understand and respond to health-promotion efforts.Cultural norms defining gender roles, language use, the willingness of partners to talk about sex, as well as partners' social and economic lives, all affect responses to HIV-preventive messages (Aoki et al, 1989;Cochran, Mays, & Roberts, 1988;Marin, Marin, & Juarez, 1990;Mays, 1989;Singer, 1991). In addition, the way a person views himself or herself in relation to at-risk groups also affects the way he or she responds to information about HIV because of issues relating to guilt, stigma and prejudice (Valdiserri et al, 1989).…”

Developing Culturally Sensitive Materials for AIDS Education Specifically Targeted to Migrant Farmworkers

“…This especially holds true for older family members (Marin, 1990). In determining who delivers AIDS education programs, thisconcept shouldbeweighed.…”