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Journal of Pediatric Psychology Advance Access published online on January 30, 2009
Journal of Pediatric Psychology, doi:10.1093/jpepsy/jsn146
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Cultural Factors and Family-Based HIV Prevention Intervention for Latino Youth

Celia M. Lescano, PhD1, Larry K. Brown, MD1, Marcela Raffaelli, PhD2 and Lori-Ann Lima, BA1

1Bradley/Hasbro Children's Research Center of Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University and 2University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

All Ccorrespondence concerning this article should be addressed to: Celia M. Lescano, PhD, Staff Psychologist/Assistant Professor (Research), BHCRC, 1 Hoppin Street, Coro West, Suite 204, Providence, RI 02903, USA. E-mail: clescano{at}lifespan.org


  Abstract

Latino youth are the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States and are at considerable risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), given that they have an earlier onset of sexual activity and use condoms less consistently than European American adolescents. Theorists and scholars have emphasized the importance of taking culture into account in sexuality interventions with Latino adolescents, yet few culturally tailored interventions have been developed for this population. Given the emphasis on familismo and collectivism among Latinos, family-based programs are likely to be well received and could contribute to long-term maintenance of adolescent safety. In this synthesis of the relevant literature, cultural factors that have been identified as relevant to Latino sexuality are reviewed and implications for family-based intervention with Latinos are addressed.

Key words: adolescents; culture; health promotion and prevention; HIV/AIDS; parents; risk behavior.

Received May 31, 2008; revision received December 22, 2008; accepted December 26, 2008


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