Religious influences on the reproductive health decisions of HIV-positive Latinas on the border.
The number of HIV-positive Latinas of child-bearing age living on the US-Mexico border is a growing concern. Little is known about how religious beliefs influence the reproductive health decisions of these women in light of disease demands and cultural and religious norms that support high fertility rates and childbearing. Such decisions may be further complicated by the stigma of HIV/AIDS and structural issues related to immigration status and trans-border lives. This paper analyzes extant literature and supports the need for further research so that policy makers and heath and social service providers can develop meaningful and comprehensive reproductive-health related interventions.
Instone
Susan
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Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110, USA. sinstone@sandiego.edu
Mueller
Mary-Rose
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D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health / Q000208:ethnology*; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000523:psychology; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods*; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008800:Mexico / Q000208:ethnology; D012068:Religion and Medicine; D060728:Reproductive Health / Q000208:ethnology*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D055815:Young Adult