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Erschienen in: AIDS and Behavior 2/2010

01.04.2010 | Original Paper

Acculturation, Coping Styles, and Health Risk Behaviors Among HIV Positive Latinas

verfasst von: Mónica Sánchez, Eric Rice, Judith Stein, Norweeta G. Milburn, Mary Jane Rotheram-Borus

Erschienen in: AIDS and Behavior | Ausgabe 2/2010

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Abstract

This study examined the relationships among acculturation, coping styles, substance use, sexual risk behavior, and medication non-adherence among 219 Latinas living with HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles, CA. Coping styles were hypothesized to mediate the link between acculturation and health risk behaviors for HIV positive Latinas. Structural equation modeling revealed that greater acculturation was related to less positive coping and more negative coping. In turn, negative coping was associated with more health risk behaviors and more non-adherence. Positive coping was associated with less substance use as reflected in use of cigarettes and alcohol and less non-adherence. Coping styles mediated the relationship between acculturation and health risk behaviors. Findings echo previous works examining the Hispanic Health Paradox wherein more acculturated Latinos exhibit increased risk behavior and maladaptive coping styles. HIV/AIDS interventions need to be mindful of cultural differences within Hispanic populations and be tailored to address these differences.
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Metadaten
Titel
Acculturation, Coping Styles, and Health Risk Behaviors Among HIV Positive Latinas
verfasst von
Mónica Sánchez
Eric Rice
Judith Stein
Norweeta G. Milburn
Mary Jane Rotheram-Borus
Publikationsdatum
01.04.2010
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
AIDS and Behavior / Ausgabe 2/2010
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-009-9618-y

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