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Analyzing the Association Between Depression and High-Risk Sexual Behavior Among Adult Latina Immigrant Farm Workers in Miami-Dade County

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  • Hyunjean Kim

    (Department of Medical and Population Health Sciences Research, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
    Shared first co-authorship/equal contributions.)

  • Yingxin He

    (Department of Medical and Population Health Sciences Research, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
    Shared first co-authorship/equal contributions.)

  • Ryan Pham

    (Department of Medical and Population Health Sciences Research, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
    Shared first co-authorship/equal contributions.)

  • Gira J. Ravelo

    (Center for Research on US Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA)

  • Patria Rojas

    (Department of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work. Center for Research on US Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA)

  • Pura Rodriguez

    (Department of Medical and Population Health Sciences Research, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA)

  • Grettel Castro

    (Department of Medical and Population Health Sciences Research, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA)

  • Noël C. Barengo

    (Department of Medical and Population Health Sciences Research, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA)

  • Juan M. Acuña

    (Department of Medical and Population Health Sciences Research, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA)

  • Elena Cyrus

    (Department of Epidemiology, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work. Center for Research on US Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA)

Abstract

Latinas are often more affected by HIV due to their socio-economic and demographic profiles and are also less likely to receive proper mental health care. Latina immigrants are often even more vulnerable due to socio-economic and cultural factors that place them at higher risk. The current study seeks to examine the association between depression and risky sexual behaviors among adult Latina immigrants from a farm working community in South Miami-Dade County, (Florida, USA). Cross-sectional secondary data analysis was used for responses from a community-based participatory research (CBPR) study. Out of 234 Latina immigrants, 15% reported being depressed and 80% were reported as having engaged in risky sexual behavior. Although no association was found between depression and high-risk sexual behavior, significant secondary findings present associations between risky sexual behavior and low sexual relationship power, interpersonal violence, and relationship status. Implications for future research on depression and risky sexual behaviors among this population are discussed.

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  • Hyunjean Kim & Yingxin He & Ryan Pham & Gira J. Ravelo & Patria Rojas & Pura Rodriguez & Grettel Castro & Noël C. Barengo & Juan M. Acuña & Elena Cyrus, 2019. "Analyzing the Association Between Depression and High-Risk Sexual Behavior Among Adult Latina Immigrant Farm Workers in Miami-Dade County," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(7), pages 1-10, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:7:p:1120-:d:218041
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    1. Thieu Van Le & Thuc Thi Minh Vu & Anh Kim Dang & Giang Thu Vu & Long Hoang Nguyen & Binh Cong Nguyen & Tung Hoang Tran & Bach Xuan Tran & Carl A. Latkin & Cyrus S.H. Ho & Roger C.M. Ho, 2019. "Understanding Risk Behaviors of Vietnamese Adults with Chronic Hepatitis B in an Urban Setting," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(4), pages 1-10, February.
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    3. Shea Q. Foo & Wilson W. Tam & Cyrus S. Ho & Bach X. Tran & Long H. Nguyen & Roger S. McIntyre & Roger C. Ho, 2018. "Prevalence of Depression among Migrants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(9), pages 1-14, September.
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