Castro de Alvarez V
P R Health Sci J. 1990 Apr;9(1):37-41.
Historically women are considered the family's primary care provider and biologically, they are the link in the transmission of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Because of this dual role, they need programs that are culturally sensitive and effective. Many Latinas do not perceive themselves to be at risk despite the educational resources available to them. This article examines cultural factors that influence risk perception and behavioral changes in response to educational intervention. Interviews and literature review were used in assessing availability, applicability and cultural sensitivity of AIDS prevention programs. Effective programs need to be culturally sensitive to gender role expectation and the role of motherhood for Latinas. Educators expressed the belief that women benefit most from programs that help them implement the behaviors that will help protect them. Programs must be cognizant of the cultures' demand for respect and modesty while providing factual information/instruction.
从历史上看，女性被视为家庭的主要照料者，而且从生物学角度来说，她们是人类免疫缺陷病毒传播的纽带。由于这一双重角色，她们需要符合文化特点且有效的项目。尽管有教育资源可供利用，但许多拉丁裔女性并不认为自己有风险。本文探讨了影响风险认知以及针对教育干预所产生的行为变化的文化因素。通过访谈和文献综述来评估艾滋病预防项目的可得性、适用性和文化敏感性。有效的项目需要在文化上对性别角色期望以及拉丁裔女性的母亲角色保持敏感。教育工作者认为，女性从那些帮助她们实施有助于自我保护行为的项目中受益最大。在提供事实信息/指导时，项目必须认识到文化对尊重和谦逊的要求。
