Predictors Of HIV Risk Among Hispanic Farm Workers In South Florida: Women Are At Higher Risk Than Men
Author: Fernandez, M. Isabel
Date Published: 2004
This study examined factors associated with being at risk of sexually acquiring HIV among 244 Hispanic migrant and seasonal farm workers. Bilingual staff interviewed respondents anonymously at worksites, camps, and other public venues in South Florida during the 2002 winter/spring growing season. The following variables were positively associated with being at risk of sexually acquiring HIV: being female; being married; having knowledge about HIV transmission, having used marijuana, having two or more sex partners in the last 12 months, and having had a sexually transmitted infection. The findings heighten the importance of recognizing women’s elevated risk of HIV infection.
Date Published: 2004
This study examined factors associated with being at risk of sexually acquiring HIV among 244 Hispanic migrant and seasonal farm workers. Bilingual staff interviewed respondents anonymously at worksites, camps, and other public venues in South Florida during the 2002 winter/spring growing season. The following variables were positively associated with being at risk of sexually acquiring HIV: being female; being married; having knowledge about HIV transmission, having used marijuana, having two or more sex partners in the last 12 months, and having had a sexually transmitted infection. The findings heighten the importance of recognizing women’s elevated risk of HIV infection.
