Recruiting and Assessing Recent Young Adult Latina Immigrants in Health Disparities Research.
The authors interviewed 4 researchers to identify facilitators in recruiting and assessing Latina immigrants. The 4 researchers recruited 530 recent Latina immigrants (ages 18-23 years) for a study of social and cultural determinants of health. Consensual qualitative research methods revealed that respondent-driven sampling was an effective recruitment method. Fear of deportation was a barrier. Stigma about sensitive topics (e.g., sex, drug use) did not affect participation. Findings can help counselors conduct health disparities research.
Diana M. Sheehan, Department of Epidemiology, Rosa Babino, The Center for Research on U.S. Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse, James Melton and Christine Spadola, School of Social Work, and Mario De La Rosa, The Center for Research on U.S. Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse and School of Social Work, all at Florida International University; Frank R. Dillon and Nicole Da Silva, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, State University of New York at Albany.
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Sheehan
Diana M. Sheehan, Department of Epidemiology, Rosa Babino, The Center for Research on U.S. Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse, James Melton and Christine Spadola, School of Social Work, and Mario De La Rosa, The Center for Research on U.S. Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse and School of Social Work, all at Florida International University; Frank R. Dillon and Nicole Da Silva, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, State University of New York at Albany.
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Dillon
Diana M. Sheehan, Department of Epidemiology, Rosa Babino, The Center for Research on U.S. Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse, James Melton and Christine Spadola, School of Social Work, and Mario De La Rosa, The Center for Research on U.S. Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse and School of Social Work, all at Florida International University; Frank R. Dillon and Nicole Da Silva, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, State University of New York at Albany.
Rosa
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Babino
Diana M. Sheehan, Department of Epidemiology, Rosa Babino, The Center for Research on U.S. Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse, James Melton and Christine Spadola, School of Social Work, and Mario De La Rosa, The Center for Research on U.S. Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse and School of Social Work, all at Florida International University; Frank R. Dillon and Nicole Da Silva, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, State University of New York at Albany.
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Diana M. Sheehan, Department of Epidemiology, Rosa Babino, The Center for Research on U.S. Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse, James Melton and Christine Spadola, School of Social Work, and Mario De La Rosa, The Center for Research on U.S. Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse and School of Social Work, all at Florida International University; Frank R. Dillon and Nicole Da Silva, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, State University of New York at Albany.
Christine
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Spadola
Diana M. Sheehan, Department of Epidemiology, Rosa Babino, The Center for Research on U.S. Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse, James Melton and Christine Spadola, School of Social Work, and Mario De La Rosa, The Center for Research on U.S. Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse and School of Social Work, all at Florida International University; Frank R. Dillon and Nicole Da Silva, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, State University of New York at Albany.
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Da Silva
Diana M. Sheehan, Department of Epidemiology, Rosa Babino, The Center for Research on U.S. Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse, James Melton and Christine Spadola, School of Social Work, and Mario De La Rosa, The Center for Research on U.S. Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse and School of Social Work, all at Florida International University; Frank R. Dillon and Nicole Da Silva, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, State University of New York at Albany.
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De La Rosa
Latina; disparidades en la salud; health disparities; immigrants; inmigrantes; latinas; reclutamiento; recruitment