Characteristics of Immigrant Latino Men Who Utilize Formal Healthcare Services: Baseline Findings from the HoMBReS Study

Rhodes, Scott D.; Hergenrather, Kenneth C.; Zometa, Carlos S.; Lindstrom, Kristen; Montaño, Jaime

doi:10.1016/s0027-9684(15)31476-0

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“…Comparatively far less research has been conducted on how male identities, sexuality and gender roles relate to reproductive health decisionmaking and healthcare utilisation (Dixon-Mueller 1993;Courtenay 2000;Gutmann 2002;Gutmann 2003;Gonzalez-Lopez 2004;O'Brien, Hunt, and Hart 2005). However, gender has been determined to have an important influence on health-related behaviour and differences in men's health-seeking behaviour have been explained as resulting from gender roles and/or socio-cultural expectations (Courtenay 2000;Rhodes et al 2008;Grzywacz et al 2009;Hirsch et al 2009). For example, while women are often viewed as caretakers of their families, men are conditioned to be independent, physically and emotionally strong compared to women, and generally unconcerned about health, reducing their likelihood of accessing health services (Dixon-Mueller 1993;Courtenay 2000;Galanti 2003;Noone and Stephens 2008;Rhodes et al 2008).…”

Section: Gender Masculinity and Immigrationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Immigrant men must uniquely cope with conflicting cultural and social norms, and previously held norms and expectations regarding gender and masculinity may be challenged in their new environment (Rhodes et al 2008). Hirsch et al (2002), focusing primarily on women and their families who move between the USA and Mexico, reframes gender and sexuality as part of people's larger struggles to adjust to changing social and economic contexts between two countries and, often, two different worlds.…”

Section: Gender Masculinity and Immigrationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Studies have found that they are more likely to engage in risk-related sexual practices in the USA, such as a higher number of partners, sex with sex workers and increased substance abuse (Organista et al 1997;Viadro and Earp 2000;Magis-Rodriguez et al 2004;O'Brien, Hunt, and Hart 2005;Brammeier et al 2008). Migration has been found to be a risk factor for HIV and other sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) in several studies among Mexican immigrants (Magis-Rodriguez et al 2004;Organista, Carrillo, and Ayala 2004;Erlich, Organista, and Oman 2007;Rhodes et al 2008). Latinos in the USA are disproportionately affected by sexually transmitted infections and STI rates continue to rise among this population (Center for Disease Control 2007).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Gender, masculinity and migration: Mexican men and reproductive health in the Californian context

Maternowska

Withers

Brindis

2014

Culture, Health & Sexuality

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An appreciation of the social, cultural and economic dimensions of gender and sexuality is important in increasing reproductive health service utilisation. This analysis of recent Mexican male immigrants in Southern California focuses on changing views of gender roles, masculinity and relationship dynamics in the context of migration in order to explain low levels of reproductive healthcare utilisation. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with 23 men who had migrated from Mexico. Some men saw their migratory experience as empowering, both individually and within the couple context. Migration reinforced positive male qualities, such as being a good provider. However, for others, the levelling of economic power between immigrant couples challenged traditional male gender roles and threatened men's identities. Maintaining control and decision-making power, especially in reproduction, remained tenacious, especially among older men. In response to immigration, however, men's views of ideal family size and contraceptive method preferences had evolved. The migration process caused some divisions in family networks and aspirations of fatherhood as an expression of masculinity contributed to varying levels of contraceptive use. Recommendations are made on factors that may empower male clients more actively to seek reproductive healthcare in the context of more equitable couple decision-making.

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Section: Gender Masculinity and Immigrationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Gender Masculinity and Immigrationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Gender, masculinity and migration: Mexican men and reproductive health in the Californian context

Maternowska

Withers

Brindis

2014

Culture, Health & Sexuality

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“…Socio-cultural factors associated with STI acquisition risk among Latinos include familismo (strong identification and attachment to nuclear and extended family), level of acculturation, and traditional gender sex roles [15][16][17][18]. Gender differences in sexual attitudes and behaviors have been documents in Latino adults and youths [19,20].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sexual Health Knowledge of Male and Female Latino Immigrants

Seal

Garcés-Palacio

Halanych

et al. 2012

J Immigrant Minority Health

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To explore sexual health knowledge among Latino immigrants in a Southern U.S. city, we conducted 20 qualitative interviews, (10 Women and 10 Men). We explored knowledge and factors associated with sexual health among male and female Latino immigrants in a Southern U.S. city experiencing a major growth of Latino immigrants in the past 10 years. Both genders demonstrated limited knowledge of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and risks of sexually transmitted infection (STI) acquisition. Neither gender perceived that they could have an asymptomatic STI, including HPV. Gender differences exist in sexual behaviors and perceptions of STI risk. Females indicated that female Latinas tend to have older sexual initiation age, fewer lifetime sexual partners and more pro-active sexual health than did Latinos when referring to Latino males. Consequently, male and female Latino immigrants could benefit from culturally relevant programs to alleviate STI disparities.

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“…Healthcare services include formal and informal agencies and providers [13]. Regular source of healthcare can be defined as a patient seeing the same doctor or nurse at least 90% of the time [12].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Factors Influencing Healthcare Utilization Within a Free Community Clinic

Douangmala

Hayden

Young

et al. 2011

J Immigrant Minority Health

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The purpose was to explore the relationship between the presence of a free community clinic and factors associated with utilization of healthcare through a secondary data analysis. Using a descriptive correlational design, results were analyzed to explore relationships between potential utilization of healthcare, identification of a regular source of healthcare, and health insurance status. Most subjects would not seek healthcare if the free community clinic was not available. Subjects with health insurance were significantly more likely to have a regular source of healthcare and seek healthcare in the absence of the free community clinic. Subjects with a regular source of healthcare were significantly more likely to seek healthcare in the absence of the free community clinic. Emergency room utilization was not impacted by regular source of healthcare or health insurance. This study supports the need for free community clinics in areas with high percentages of uninsured, immigrant, and refugee populations.

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Characteristics of Immigrant Latino Men Who Utilize Formal Healthcare Services: Baseline Findings from the HoMBReS Study

Cited by 31 publications

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Gender, masculinity and migration: Mexican men and reproductive health in the Californian context

Gender, masculinity and migration: Mexican men and reproductive health in the Californian context

Sexual Health Knowledge of Male and Female Latino Immigrants

Factors Influencing Healthcare Utilization Within a Free Community Clinic

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