The Latino Migrant Worker HIV Prevention Program

Foreword: HIV/AIDS prevention in the Hispanic/Latino community.

The HIV/AIDS crisis affects many communities, and Hispanics/Latinos experience a significant portion of the burden. In 2006, Hispanics/Latinos accounted for 17% of the estimated 56,300 new HIV infections (Hall et al, 2008). The rate of new HIV infections among Hispanic men (43.1 per 100,000) is more than double that of white men (19.6 per 100,000), and the rate among Hispanic women (14.4 per 10...

The migrant worker: visible, yet invisible.

Immigrant workers are a vulnerable and underserved population. The average life expectancy of the migrant worker is 49 years, compared to 77.2 years for most Americans. Immigrant workers have a higher disease burden than other populations and work in occupations with high hazard levels. In addition, they have low socioeconomic levels and face many barriers to accessing healthcare services. Undo...

HIV Prevention Messages Targeting Young Latino Immigrant MSM

Young Latino immigrant men who have sex with men (MSM) are at risk for HIV and for delayed diagnosis. A need exists to raise awareness about HIV prevention in this population, including the benefits of timely HIV testing. This project was developed through collaboration between University of WA researchers and Entre Hermanos, a community-based organization serving Latinos. Building from a commu...

"La Familia" HIV prevention program: a focus on disclosure and family acceptance for Latino immigrant MSM to the USA.

OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to pilot test and evaluate a HIV prevention program that used a Freirean approach to engage Latino immigrant MSM (men who have sex with men) on issues of sexual orientation, family acceptance, stigma as well as HIV prevention and sexual risk behaviors. MATERIALS AND METHODS Participants were evaluated using a survey before and after participation in t...

Diabetes Self-Management in the Migrant Latino Population