Factors associated with Hispanic women's HIV-related communication and condom use with male partners

Moore, Jan; Harrison, Janet S.; K, Kay; Deren, Sherry; Doll, Lynda S.

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“…All except one participant elected to conduct the interview in English. The translation procedures for the study instruments have been described in detail elsewhere (Moore et al, 1995). All study participants received $30.00 cash upon completion of the semistructured interview.…”

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“…However, Latina women, including Puerto Rican women, report low or inconsistent rates of condom use (Grella, Annon, & Anglin, 1995;Dixon, Antoni, Peters, & Saul, 2001;Harrison et al, 1991Harrison et al, , 1996Marin, Tschann et al, 1993;Moore, Harrison, Kay, Deren, & Doll, 1995). In two separate studies, approximately 63%-64% of Puerto Rican women reported never using condoms during vaginal sex with sexual partners (Dixon et al, 2001;Moore et al, 1995). However, while general recognition exists about the greater risk of heterosexual infection of HIV among Latina women, relatively sparse information is available regarding specific heterosexual risk behaviors among Puerto Rican women who could be targeted for prevention efforts (Carmona-Vargas, Romero, & Loeb, 1999;Deren et al, 1996;Dixon et al, 2001;Newcomb et al, 1998;Romero & Arguellas, 1993).…”

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Hiv Sexual Risk Behavior Among Puerto Rican Women

Dixon

Saul

2003

Health Care for Women International

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We examined the association of primary or nonprimary sexual partner relationship status on sexual risk behaviors, including condom use, among Latina women who are at self-disclosed increased heterosexual risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Data were collected via structured interviews of 187 Puerto Rican women, aged 18-35, who attended a health clinic in the Bronx, New York. Approximately 13% of participants reported sexual activities with both primary and nonprimary sexual partners during the 6 months prior to the interview. Primary or nonprimary sexual partner status was associated with significant differences in frequency of condom use during anal sex and oral-penile sex, with more frequent condom use reported during these sexual activities with non-primary sexual partners. Thus, potential contextual differences associated with primary or nonprimary relationship status may represent important factors to consider when designing interventions to facilitate HIV-protective behaviors among populations of urban women identified at increased heterosexual risk for HIV infection.In this study we provided detailed descriptive information regarding heterosexual risk behaviors that have been associated with HIV infection among Puerto Rican women who lived in the northeastern United States. We determined if sexual activities with either primary or nonprimary sexual partners differed with regard to risk for HIV infection, and we discussed the implications of these findings.

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Hiv Sexual Risk Behavior Among Puerto Rican Women

Dixon

Saul

2003

Health Care for Women International

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“…They were particularly interested in the vaginal spermicide as a method of HIV prevention. We also compared these two groups of women on expected partner reactions to the three prevention methods because research has shown that a woman's willingness to try and use a product is highly dependent on her male partner's preference (Cabral et al, 1999;Eldridge et al, 1995;Moore et al, 1995). A higher percentage of women in violent compared to those in nonviolent relationships expected partners to prefer the vaginal spermicide, whereas a lower percentage expected partners to prefer male condoms.…”

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“…Second, we compare these two groups of women with respect to their interest in using specific female-controlled prevention methods (i.e., female condoms and vaginal spermicide) as well as their interest in using male condoms. Finally, because research has shown that women's willingness to try a prevention method is highly dependent on the anticipated reaction of the partner (Cabral et al, 1999;Eldridge et al, 1995;Moore et al, 1995), we compare how women in violent and nonviolent relationships expect their partners to react to the different HIV prevention methods.…”

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Relationship Violence and Women's Reactions to Male- and Female-Controlled HIV Prevention Methods

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This study examined the association of relationship violence and preference for three HIV prevention methods among 104 African American and Hispanic women who were at some risk for heterosexual transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Women completed a brief questionnaire on sexual behaviors and history of relationship violence. All women then watched a video describing three HIV/STD prevention methods (male condoms, female condoms, and vaginal spermicide) that included a discussion of method effectiveness, how to use each method, and their benefits and limitations. Participants then completed a questionnaire assessing their reactions to each of the three HIV prevention methods discussed in the video. Women in violent relationships indicated less likelihood of using male condoms and greater likelihood of using female-controlled methods, particularly vaginal spermicide, than women in nonviolent relationships. In addition, a higher percentage of women in violent compared to nonviolent relationships expected their partners to prefer the vaginal spermicide and a lower percentage expected partners to prefer male condoms. These data suggest that the current focus on finding alternative HIV prevention methods for women in violent relationships is warranted and that a vaginal microbicidal product may be the preferred alternative for this group of women and their male partners.

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Association of Gender Norms, Relationship and Intrapersonal Variables, and Acculturation With Sexual Communication Among Young Adult Latinos

Alvarez

Villarruel

2015

Research in Nursing & Health

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Sexual communication is an important strategy in promoting safer sex behavior, but few investigators have explored sexual communication among young adult Latinos. In this cross-sectional study, we examined the role of traditional gender norms, relationship factors (relationship characteristics and relationship power), intrapersonal factors (attitudes and subjective norms), and acculturation as statistical predictors of three different types of sexual communication (sexual health, pleasure discussions, and physical sexual communication) in Latino women and men. The sample was 220 Latinos (111 women and 109 men) ages 18-30 years who were sexually active in heterosexual relationships. In multiple regression, after controlling for relationship power, intrapersonal factors, and acculturation, traditional gender norms did not predict sexual communication for either women or men. For both women and men, pleasure-focused communication (pleasure discussions and physical sexual communication) increased with acculturation. For women, the strongest predictor of all types of sexual communication was their attitudes toward sexual communication. Greater relationship power and lower acculturation were associated with women's sexual health communication. For men, no variables explained sexual health communication or physical sexual communication, and acculturation and attitude toward pleasure discussions predicted pleasure communication. Women who believed they had power in their relationships and had positive attitudes toward pleasure discussions and a high level of acculturation reported more physical sexual communication. Findings suggest the importance of relationship power, attitudes, and acculturation in young adult Latinos' sexual communication. Sexual risk prevention strategies among young adult Latinos should include encouraging sexual communication by supporting positive attitudes toward pleasure-focused communication. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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Factors associated with Hispanic women's HIV-related communication and condom use with male partners

Cited by 59 publications

References 6 publications

Hiv Sexual Risk Behavior Among Puerto Rican Women

Hiv Sexual Risk Behavior Among Puerto Rican Women

Relationship Violence and Women's Reactions to Male- and Female-Controlled HIV Prevention Methods

Association of Gender Norms, Relationship and Intrapersonal Variables, and Acculturation With Sexual Communication Among Young Adult Latinos

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