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| Sexual and reproductive health services: reaching Latino men in rural areas
(Archived Project) |
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| Investigator (PI): | Harvey, S Marie |
| Performing Organization (PO): |
(Current): Oregon State University, College of Public Health and Human Sciences, Department of Public Health / (541) 737-2686 |
| Supporting Agency (SA): | United States Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of Population Affairs (OPA) |
| Initial Year: | 2007 |
| Final Year: | 2010 |
| Record Source/Award ID: | Grants.gov/FPRPA006029 |
| Award Type: | Grant |
| Award Information: | Reports resulting from this project |
| Abstract: | Latino males in new settlement areas are a growing and understudied population and are disproportionately at risk for unintended pregnancies, HIV and other STIs. The objective of the proposed research is to increase understanding of the sexual and reproductive health needs of heterosexual Latino men who live in rural areas. In this grant application, we request support for 3 years to conduct two studies. In Study 1, we will conduct structured in-depth interviews with 80 Latino men (ages 18-30) who self identify as being sexually active and are not planning to get their partners pregnant within the next year. Using a convenience sample of Latino men from new settlement communities, the specific aims of Study 1 are to a) describe the sexual risk behaviors and utilization patterns of sexual and reproductive health services; b) identify attitudinal and socio-cultural factors which may influence sexual risk behaviors and service utilization; c) characterize perceived structural and service delivery factors which may create barriers and facilitators to sexual and reproductive health service utilization; d) explore preferred context for sexual and reproductive health services (e.g. couples, male only, traditional family setting or other contexts); and e) examine if and how men's attitudes, sexual risk behaviors, experiences and preferred context for services vary by age, type of sexual partner, and acculturation. Study 2 will include 3-5 key informant interviews and 25-30 in-depth interviews with administrators and practitioners from publicly funded family planning agencies who serve Latinos in rural areas. The specific aims of Study 2 are to a) explore experiences providing family planning and HIV/STI prevention services to Latino males; b) identify barriers and facilitators to serving male Latinos; c) explore advantages and disadvantages of integrating men into sexual and reproductive health services for family planning agencies and for male clients; d) identify preferred context for providing sexual and reproductive health services to men (e.g. couples, male only, traditional family setting or other contexts); and e) explore how agencies can build their capacity to improve sexual and reproductive health services for Latino males. Findings will inform the design of services, programs and health policies that will ultimately reduce sexual risk taking, increase protective behaviors, and improve the delivery of reproductive health services for Latino males in rural areas. |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Oregon |
| Zip Code: | 97331 |
| UI: | 20102014 |
| Project Status: | Archived |