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Iriarte E, Cianelli R, De Santis JP, Villegas N, Irarrazabal L, Jankowski C, Provencio-Vasquez E. HIV-Related Stigma and Multidimensional Frailty Among Older Latinos With HIV. Hisp Health Care Int 2024; 22:99-108. [PMID: 37853706 DOI: 10.1177/15404153231208130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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Introduction: Frailty is a geriatric syndrome of increased vulnerability to stressors marked by a higher risk for poor health outcomes. HIV-related stigma is a stressor for Latino people with HIV (PWH) and an important barrier to HIV care. This study examines the association between HIV-related stigma and multidimensional frailty among older Latino PWH. Methods: A cross-sectional design with 120 Latino PWH aged 50 and older was used. Self-reported questionnaires were administered to assess multidimensional frailty (Tilburg Frailty Indicator) and HIV-related stigma (HIV stigma scale). Results: Participants were 59.1 ± 7.0 years old, primarily White-Hispanic (85.00%, n = 102), single (48.33%, n = 58), and male (73.30%, n = 88). Nearly half of the participants were frail (45.85%, n = 55). Compared to non-frail, frail individuals had significantly higher scores in the total HIV-related stigma (M = 98.5 ± 24.7 vs. M = 85.3 ± 25.6, p = .020) and all subscales. The odds of multidimensional frailty were 1.021 times higher for people with higher HIV-related stigma scores (p = .007). This association remained significant after adjustment for income and comorbidities (p = .049). Conclusions: HIV-related stigma among older Latino PWH was significantly associated with their odds of being frail. Efforts to prevent multidimensional frailty should consider addressing HIV-related stigma through age-appropriate and culturally tailored resources for this group.
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- Evelyn Iriarte
- College of Nursing, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
- School of Nursing, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Macul, Santiago, Chile
- Millennium Institute for Care Research, MICARE (ICS2019_024), Santiago, Chile
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- School of Nursing, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Macul, Santiago, Chile
- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- School of Nursing, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Macul, Santiago, Chile
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- College of Nursing, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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Baeza MJ, De Santis JP, Cianelli R, Metheny N, Villegas N. Bearing (Aguantando) With Intimate Partner Violence: A Grounded Theory Study of Self-Silencing Among Hispanic Women Who Experienced Intimate Partner Violence. Qual Health Res 2024; 34:662-675. [PMID: 38236009 DOI: 10.1177/10497323231225144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Hispanic women who experience intimate partner violence (IPV) face unique disparities. They have poorer health outcomes and are less likely to seek help than their non-Hispanic counterparts. When women remain in relationships where IPV occurs and refuse to disclose or seek treatment, they may resort to self-silencing, which can also worsen health outcomes. The purpose of this study was to develop a theory that explains how self-silencing evolves among Hispanic women who experience IPV. Participants were recruited from two research studies focused on Hispanic women's health, and from snowball sampling, which involved referrals by previously registered participants. Data were collected via Zoom® and included individual interviews. A total of 25 women participated in this study. Analysis followed constructive grounded theory levels of analysis described by Charmaz and constant comparative methods described by Glaser and Strauss. A grounded theory entitled Bearing (Aguantando) With Intimate Partner Violence emerged from the data. The theory explains the main strategy Hispanic women use to deal with violence while remaining in a relationship where IPV occurs. The theory is constructed of four categories with subcategories. The results of this study provide an initial framework to understand the self-silencing process among Hispanic women who experience IPV. In addition, this study identifies different levels of interventions that can be useful for researchers and healthcare providers to promote Hispanic women's ability to become empowered, use their voices, and seek help.
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- María José Baeza
- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
- Escuela de Enfermería, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
- Escuela de Enfermería, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Iriarte E, Cianelli R, De Santis JP, Alamian A, Castro JG, Matsuda Y, Araya AX. Multidimensional Frailty, Quality of Life and Self-Management in Aging Hispanics Living With HIV. J Appl Gerontol 2024:7334648231211743. [PMID: 38173356 DOI: 10.1177/07334648231211743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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An observational cross-sectional study was conducted to examine multidimensional frailty and its potential impact on quality of life (QOL) in aging Hispanic people living with HIV (PLWH) and assess the extent to which HIV self-management moderates this association. The sample included 120 Hispanic PLWH aged 50 years and older (M = 59.11; SD = 7.04). The structural equation modeling analyses demonstrated that multidimensional frailty was significantly related to QOL in its two dimensions, physical and mental (p < .001). The relationship between multidimensional frailty and mental and physical QOL remained significant even after controlling for confounders (age and gender). The moderator analyses indicated no statistically significant moderator effect of HIV self-management on multidimensional frailty and mental or physical QOL. These study results have practical implications that highlight the need for early screening for frailty with a multidimensional focus. Age-appropriate and culturally tailored interventions to prevent or mitigate multidimensional frailty may improve QOL.
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- Evelyn Iriarte
- Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, School of Nursing, Santiago, Chile
- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, College of Nursing, Aurora, CO, USA
- Millennium Institute for Care Research (MICARE) (ICS2019_024), Santiago, Chile
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- University of Miami, School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- University of Miami, School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- University of Miami, School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- University of Miami, School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- Millennium Institute for Care Research (MICARE) (ICS2019_024), Santiago, Chile
- Universidad Andres Bello, School of Nursing, Santiago, Chile
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Cianelli R, De Santis JP, De Oliveira GC, Castro JG, Iriarte E, Baeza MJ, Thomas SO, Villegas N, Peragallo-Montano N. Feasibility and acceptability of SEPA+PrEP: An HIV prevention intervention to increase PrEP knowledge, initiation, and persistence among cisgender heterosexual Hispanic women. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0296080. [PMID: 38165906 PMCID: PMC10760780 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0296080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/04/2024] Open
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The HIV epidemic disproportionately affects Hispanics in the U.S., with Hispanic women (HW) accounting for 18% of new HIV diagnoses in 2019 despite comprising only 16% of the female population. The imbalance of power related to cultural values and HW's lack of knowledge and low perception of risk for HIV interferes with prevention efforts (e.g., condom use, HIV testing, and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis [PrEP]). It is estimated that in 2019, only 10% of women in the U.S. who could benefit from PrEP were given prescriptions for it. This number is estimated to be significantly lower among HW. PrEP is highly effective for preventing HIV, reducing the risk of acquiring HIV from sexual activity by about 99%. To respond to this need, we developed SEPA+PrEP, a biobehavioral HIV prevention intervention that adapted and integrated SEPA (Salud/Health, Educación/Education, Prevención/Prevention, Autocuidado/Self-Care), an empirically validated behavioral HIV prevention intervention, with the evidence-based biomedical strategy of PrEP. This study aimed to investigate the feasibility and acceptability of SEPA+PrEP among cisgender heterosexual Hispanic women (HW). We used a mixed methods approach to gather data from 44 HW living in the City of Homestead and its surrounding communities in Miami-Dade County, Florida. None of the participants knew about PrEP prior to participating in the study, and the majority (70.5%, n = 23) had not used condoms when engaging in vaginal sex during the previous three months. Overall, study results suggest that SEPA+PrEP is an acceptable and feasible intervention to prevent HIV among HW, with a focus on PrEP knowledge, initiation, and maintenance.
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- Rosina Cianelli
- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, United States of America
- Escuela de Enfermería, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, United States of America
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, United States of America
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- Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, United States of America
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- Escuela de Enfermería, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- College of Nursing, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, United States of America
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, United States of America
- Escuela de Enfermería, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, United States of America
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- School of Nursing, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States of America
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- School of Nursing, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States of America
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Matsuda Y, Thalasinos RD, Parra A, Roman Laporte R, Mejia-Botero MA, Adera AL, Siles M, Lazaro G, Venkata RN, De Santis JP. Parent-child communication about substance use, puberty, sex, and social media use among Hispanic parents and pre-adolescent children. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0295303. [PMID: 38033135 PMCID: PMC10688909 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0295303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND & PURPOSE Previous research has noted that Hispanic pre-adolescents may be at an increased probability for engagement in risk-taking behaviors. The purpose of this study was to explore parent-child communication among Hispanic parents and 4th-6th grade children related to substance use, puberty, sex, and social media use. METHODS A qualitative descriptive design was used to examine Hispanic parents'/caregivers' communication with their children about substance use behaviors, pubertal developments, engagement in sexual risk behaviors, and social media use. The study included two components: four focus groups consisting of 23 children; five focus groups and one interview consisting of 24 adults. All were conducted until data saturation was reached. Parents and pre-adolescents were interviewed separately. Interviews with parents and pre-adolescents were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using content analysis techniques. RESULTS & CONCLUSION The themes that emerged from the interviews were about children's feelings, parents' feelings, communication messages that children received from their parents, and information parents provided to their children during parent-child communication. The results indicate discrepancies between information that parents provided and information that the pre-adolescents reported. The results have implications for healthcare providers in that parents need to be better educated on communicating effectively with their pre-adolescents about risk-taking behaviors. Healthcare providers may help facilitate parent-child communication with Hispanic families. More research is needed to develop intervention programs for Hispanic parents to learn how to effectively communicate with their pre-adolescent children in a developmentally appropriate manner.
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- Yui Matsuda
- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, United States of America
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, United States of America
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, United States of America
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, United States of America
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, United States of America
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, United States of America
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, United States of America
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, United States of America
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, United States of America
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, United States of America
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Baeza MJ, De Santis JP, Cianelli R, Metheny N, Villegas N, Iriarte E. Sources of Well-Being for Hispanic Women Who Have Experienced Intimate Partner Violence: A Scoping Review. Hisp Health Care Int 2023:15404153231210858. [PMID: 38037280 DOI: 10.1177/15404153231210858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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Purpose: This review sought to identify and integrate available evidence on various sources of Hispanic women's well-being following intimate partner violence (IPV). Methods: The review was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). Four peer-reviewed databases were reviewed for studies published between 2007 and 2022. The inclusion criteria include being an original research, quantitative and/or qualitative data, Hispanic women as a separate group for analysis, well-being as an outcome variable (quantitative) or phenomenon of interest (qualitative), and published in English or Spanish. Results: A total of 2,292 records were identified, and nine articles were included in the final review. Findings revealed that ensuring safety and opportunities for women's children, separating from violent partners, and obtaining a job were related to increased well-being. Other findings revealed that peer support, self-empowerment, and leadership skills were associated with interpersonal, psychological, and community well-being, respectively. Economic and occupational well-being was linked to education and financial independence. Conclusions: This scoping review advances the exploration of well-being among Hispanic women who have experienced IPV. This knowledge can be used to inform post-IPV support for Hispanic women and highlight areas for intervention development to promote well-being.
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- María José Baeza
- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
- Escuela de Enfermería, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
- Escuela de Enfermería, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Escuela de Enfermería, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- University of Colorado College of Nursing, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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Sailsman S, De Santis JP. Social Determinants of Health Within Nursing Curricula: Nurse Educators' Knowledge and Attitudes. J Nurs Educ 2023; 62:614-622. [PMID: 37934686 DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20230906-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Social determinants of health (SDOH) recently have received national attention. Nursing curricula historically have focused on the mastery of clinical skills, whereas topics related to social justice and equity have been relegated to courses in community health. Little is known about nurse educators' knowledge of SDOH and attitudes about incorporating SDOH content into existing nursing curricula. This study was designed to address identified gaps in knowledge about SDOH and faculty attitudes on including SDOH content into nursing curricula. METHOD This study used a quantitative cross-sectional design. A sample of 276 nursing faculty participated in this study. Chi-square analysis and descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. RESULTS Overall, knowledge of SDOH was high. Attitudes about including content on SDOH were favorable. Differences in knowledge and attitudes about SDOH were noted when compared by participant demographics. CONCLUSION More research is needed on effectively incorporating SDOH content into existing nursing curricula. [J Nurs Educ. 2023;62(11):614-622.].
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Martinez CA, Rikhi R, Fonseca Nogueira N, Pester MS, Salazar AS, Ashinne B, Aguilar N, Melara A, Porras V, Parker M, Mendez A, Cyrus E, De Santis JP, Jones DL, Brown TT, Hurwitz BE, Alcaide ML. Estrogen-Based Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy and Subclinical Cardiovascular Disease in Transgender Women with HIV. LGBT Health 2023; 10:576-585. [PMID: 37459150 PMCID: PMC10712365 DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2023.0010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2023] Open
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Purpose: Transgender women (TW) are disproportionately affected by HIV infection and cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study evaluated whether estrogen-based gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) in TW with HIV (TWH-GAHT) is associated with indices of subclinical CVD. Methods: Of the 40 HIV-seropositive persons enrolled, 20-60 years of age, on antiretroviral treatment with undetectable viral load, assessments were performed on 15 TWH; of these persons, 11 were GAHT treated. These TWH-GAHT were matched with HIV+ cisgender men and women based on age, ethnicity/race, body mass index, and antihypertensive medication use. Sex hormones, and cardiometabolic (waist circumference, blood pressure, insulin resistance, lipid profile, and C-reactive protein), vascular (flow-mediated dilation [FMD] and arterial stiffness), and proinflammatory measures were obtained. Results: TWH-GAHT displayed elevated estradiol and suppressed testosterone levels relative to normative ranges. Analyses indicated the TWH-GAHT displayed lower low-density lipoprotein compared with cisgender groups (p < 0.05). Although no difference was seen on FMD, the central augmentation index of aortic stiffness was higher in cisgender HIV+ women than cisgender HIV+ men (p < 0.05). No other group difference on subclinical CVD markers was observed. For TWH, partial correlations indicated associations of certain sex hormones with selected cardiometabolic outcomes and the inflammatory cytokine, interleukin-8. Conclusion: When well matched to HIV+ cisgender men and women, subclinical CVD pathophysiology did not appear elevated in TWH-GAHT, although tendencies emerged suggesting that some subclinical CVD indices may be higher, but others lower than cisgender groups. Longitudinal studies of TWH are needed to more precisely evaluate the moderating effect of GAHT on cardiometabolic pathophysiology.
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- Claudia A. Martinez
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Behavioral Medicine Research Center and Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Miami/Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Behavioral Medicine Research Center and Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Miami/Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
- Behavioral Medicine Research Center and Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Miami/Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Behavioral Medicine Research Center and Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Miami/Coral Gables, Florida, USA
- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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Roman Laporte RL, De Santis JP. Concept Analysis: LGBT+ Inclusive Health Care. ANS Adv Nurs Sci 2023; 46:410-423. [PMID: 36728300 DOI: 10.1097/ans.0000000000000467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Clients who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBT+) may experience barriers in health care access and services. LGBT+ clients want a welcoming, inclusive, and affirming encounter with nurses and other health care providers. This concept analysis used a modified Walker and Avant method to clarify the concept of LGBT+ inclusive health care. Antecedents, attributes, and consequences of LGBT+ inclusive health care were identified from the literature. The results of this concept analysis of LGBT+ inclusive health care can inform future research, policy, education, and practice to address the health care needs of this population.
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Baeza MJ, Cianelli R, De Oliveira G, Villegas N, De Santis JP, Iriarte E, Peragallo Montano N. Disparities in Resource Availability, Psychological Intimate Partner Violence, and Depression Among Hispanic Women. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2023; 44:357-365. [PMID: 37043674 DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2023.2195500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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This study aims to analyze the relationship between the availability of resources, exposure to psychological intimate partner violence (P-IPV), and depression in Hispanic women in South Florida. This secondary data analysis used cross-sectional baseline data from SEPA (Salud, Educación, Prevención y Autocuidado) III. SEPA III was a randomized controlled trial that tested the SEPA intervention with 320 cisgender, sexually active Hispanic women. Descriptive analysis, logistic, and multiple regressions were conducted. Lower sexual relationship power and attending religious services were associated with higher odds of P-IPV. Reporting a history of P-IPV in the last 3 months predicted depression scores and higher depression scores were associated with higher odds of experiencing P-IPV. Participants with higher depressive scores reported less education, increased emergency room utilization, and less sexual relationship power. P-IPV is highly prevalent among Hispanic women living in South Florida. The availability of personal and community resources can buffer the risk of P-IPV and its mental health consequences. Nurses can strengthen women's resources to prevent Hispanic women from exposure to P-IPV.
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- Maria Jose Baeza
- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
- Escuela de Enfermeria, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
- Escuela de Enfermeria, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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- School of Nursing, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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- Escuela de Enfermeria, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- University of Colorado, College of Nursing, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- School of Nursing, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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Mancera BM, Provencio-Vasquez E, Loza O, De Santis JP. Impulsivity, Sexual Compulsivity, and Sexual Risk Behaviors among Hispanic Men Who Have Sex with Men in a US-Mexico Border City. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2022; 43:1107-1113. [PMID: 36368928 DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2022.2134530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Hispanic men who have sex with men (HMSM) experience HIV risk-related and mental health disparities. The relationship of mental health (i.e., depressive symptoms and anxiety) on sexual risk behaviors of HMSM has been reported. However, little is known about the influence of impulsivity and compulsivity on sexual risk behaviors. A cross-sectional study explored these factors among 150 HMSM in the El Paso, Texas area utilizing standardized measures, in a cross-sectional study. Regression analysis determined the influence of sexual impulsivity and compulsivity, and demographic variables on sexual risk behaviors, indicating interventions should target these behaviors to mitigate sexual risk among HMSM.
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- Bibiana M Mancera
- Director of Community Engagement, Border Biomedical Research Center (BBRC), University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, USA
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- College of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, USA
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- University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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Bailey KD, Losty LS, Albert D, Rodenhausen N, De Santis JP. Leadership presence: A concept analysis. Nurs Forum 2022; 57:1069-1079. [PMID: 35926805 DOI: 10.1111/nuf.12784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM To examine the concept of Leadership Presence. BACKGROUND Presence is an essential factor in a leader's repertoire. However, the concept is not well-defined, or the significance understood on how leadership presence affects individual and organizational outcomes. DESIGN Walker and Avant's modified method of concept analysis DATA SOURCE: Literature from multiple scholarly databases were searched. The search terms "leadership," "presence," "physical presence," and "leadership presence" were imputed using established inclusion criteria: full text, peer-reviewed, and printed in the English language from 2016 to 2021. REVIEW METHODS Articles examined to determine the context of leadership presence and to understand and identify the antecedents, attributes, and consequences of leadership presence. RESULTS Eighteen articles met inclusion criteria and were examined. Antecedents consisted of elements that represented the internal complexity of the organization and the presence of external threats. Attributes included a leader's emotional intelligence, a vision for improvement, and a commitment to successful caring and patient outcomes. Consequences evolved from organizational and individual elements of leadership presence. CONCLUSION By understanding the concept of leadership presence, nurse leaders can appreciate the meaning, implications, and contributions of this concept and employ leadership factors that influence nurse, patient, and organizational outcomes.
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- Kenneth David Bailey
- Division of Nursing, UCLA Health-Santa Monica Medical Center, University of California Los Angeles School of Nursing, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, California, USA
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- College of Nursing, Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Nursing, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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Self-silencing describes the phenomenon of "loss of voice." A clear and comprehensive definition of self-silencing is relevant for nursing research and practice to promote a better understanding of detrimental health outcomes that may result from self-silencing. This concept analysis used a modified version of Walker & Avant's method to identify attributes, antecedents, and consequences of self-silencing. Self-silencing has psychological and sociocultural dimensions that may result in negative health consequences. Directions for research, practice, and policy are included.
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- Maria Jose Baeza
- School of Nursing & Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA.,Escuela de Enfermería, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- School of Nursing & Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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- School of Nursing & Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA.,Escuela de Enfermería, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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Matsuda Y, DeBastiani SD, Thalasinos RD, Ferranti D, Norris AE, De Santis JP. Cultural Influences on Hispanic Mother-Daughter Communication About Sex. J Transcult Nurs 2022; 33:355-362. [PMID: 35337243 DOI: 10.1177/10436596221083030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Hispanic adolescents are at high risk of engaging in sexual risk-taking behaviors. Parent-child communication protects against such behaviors. Among Hispanic families, it is critical to explore how cultural characteristics influence mothers-daughter communication about sex. The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand how cultural values influence mothers' communication about sex with their early adolescent Hispanic daughters. METHODOLOGY Twenty-one Hispanic mothers of seventh-grade daughters participated in this focus group study. Directed content analysis was used to analyze the data. RESULTS Four Hispanic cultural values (familismo, machismo, marianismo, and respeto) and how each value influences mother-daughter communication about sex were identified. While mothers want to protect their daughters, there are multiple cultural norms that made it challenging for them to have critical conversations. DISCUSSION The study informs researchers and clinicians how to facilitate parent-child conversations about sex and to equip parents to teach their children how to avoid engaging in sexual risk-taking behaviors.
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Valdes B, Martinez J, Quidley-Rodriguez N, Salani D, Provencio-Vasquez E, De Santis JP. Interventions for Hispanic/Latino gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men: Critical appraisal. Public Health Nurs 2021; 39:572-585. [PMID: 34881458 DOI: 10.1111/phn.13022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 09/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Some interventions have been developed and tested to reduce high risk sexual behaviors among Hispanic/Latino gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men (MSM). The purpose of this paper is to critically appraise published interventions designed to reduce high risk sexual behaviors among Hispanic/Latino gay, bisexual, and MSM. DESIGN/SAMPLE/MEASUREMENT A critical appraisal of published interventions designed to reduce high risk sexual behaviors among Hispanic/Latino gay, bisexual, and MSM was conducted. Using guidelines established by the Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Rating Scale published research articles were categorized and evaluated using these guidelines. RESULTS The critical appraisal identified nine intervention studies that met all inclusion criteria. The critical appraisal of these interventions highlighted strengths and weaknesses of these interventions which should be considered when developing future interventions to decrease high risk sexual practices among Hispanic/Latino gay, bisexual, and MSM. CONCLUSION While several interventions have been created to specifically address HIV infection among Hispanic/Latino gay, bisexual, and MSM, these interventions were varied. Suggestions for future intervention development to decrease high risk sexual behaviors among Hispanic/Latino gay, bisexual, and MSM based on the findings of the critical appraisal of the literature are included.
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- Beatriz Valdes
- University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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- School of Nursing, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA
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- University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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- University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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A comprehensive understanding of psychological trauma in the context of intimate partner violence (IPV) is relevant for nurses and other healthcare providers to provide better care for individuals and families confronting this issue. A concept analysis based on Walker and Avant was conducted to fully understand this concept and its impact on physical and mental health. This concept analysis demonstrates that psychological trauma in the IPV context is an intricate multi-faceted concept that can have a significant long-term effect on individuals who have experienced IPV. The concept's attributes, antecedents, and consequences identified in this concept analysis will contribute to guiding practice, research, education, and policy development aimed to address the trauma affecting individuals and families in the context of IPV.
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- Kathryn S Gerber
- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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Matsuda Y, DeBastiani SD, Thalasinos RD, Ferranti D, De Santis JP, Iriarte E, Norris AE. Hispanic Mother-Daughter Communication About the Risks of Sex, Drugs, and Alcohol: Influences and the Strategies Mothers Use. J Pediatr Nurs 2021; 61:325-330. [PMID: 34530374 PMCID: PMC9117012 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2021.08.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE U.S. Hispanic adolescents are at risk for negative health outcomes due to risk-taking behaviors involving sex, drugs, and alcohol. Mother-daughter communication can reduce these risk-taking behaviors and reinforce parents' expectations. The purpose of this study was to explore mothers' descriptions of their communication about risk-taking behaviors with their early adolescent Hispanic daughters. DESIGN AND METHODS This qualitative descriptive study involved focus groups with 21 Hispanic mothers of 7th grade (12-14 years old) girls. Conventional content analysis was conducted to identify the strategies they used during these conversations. RESULTS Strategies mothers used included warning, focusing on negative consequences, creating opportunities to express maternal expectations, and stressing the importance of positive influences. Communication was also influenced by daughters' physical development and social media. CONCLUSIONS The mothers were concerned about their daughters' exposure to risk-taking behaviors but were unsure about how to talk to their daughters about how to avoid them, particularly regarding topics related to sex. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Our study results have implications on how to facilitate parent-child conversations about risk-taking behaviors and to equip mothers and parents to teach their children how to avoid engaging in these behaviors.
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- Yui Matsuda
- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, FL, United States of America.
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, FL, United States of America; West Virginia University, Office of Health Affairs, United States of America
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, FL, United States of America
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, FL, United States of America; MHP Salud, United States of America
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, FL, United States of America
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, FL, United States of America; School of Nursing, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Chile
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, FL, United States of America
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Admission of patients to an intensive care unit is often a stressful event for family members. In the context of patient- and family-centered care, family satisfaction is recognized as a quality indicator of intensive care unit care. However, family satisfaction has not been consistently used or conceptualized in the literature. A modified version of Walker and Avant's method for concept analysis was utilized to examine the concept of family satisfaction in the adult intensive care unit. Antecedents, attributes, consequences, and empirical referents of family satisfaction are presented and implications for practice, research, and policy.
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- Cristobal Padilla Fortunatti
- University of Miami, School of Nursing & Health Studies, Coral Gables, Florida (Ms Padilla Fortunatti and Drs De Santis and Munro); and Department of the Adult and the Senescent, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, School of Nursing, Santiago, Chile (Ms Padilla Fortunatti)
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Levoy K, Tarbi EC, De Santis JP. End-of-life decision making in the context of chronic life-limiting disease: a concept analysis and conceptual model. Nurs Outlook 2020; 68:784-807. [PMID: 32943221 PMCID: PMC7704858 DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2020.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2019] [Revised: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Conceptual ambiguities prevent advancements in end-of-life decision making in clinical practice and research. PURPOSE To clarify the components of and stakeholders (patients, caregivers, healthcare providers) involved in end-of-life decision making in the context of chronic life-limiting disease and develop a conceptual model. METHOD Walker and Avant's approach to concept analysis. FINDINGS End-of-life decision making is a process, not a discrete event, that begins with preparation, including decision maker designation and iterative stakeholder communication throughout the chronic illness (antecedents). These processes inform end-of-life decisions during terminal illness, involving: 1) serial choices 2) weighed in terms of potential outcomes 3) through patient and caregiver collaboration (attributes). Components impact patients' death, caregivers' bereavement, and healthcare systems' outcomes (consequences). DISCUSSION Findings provide a foundation for improved inquiry into and measurement of the end-of-life decision making process, accounting for the dose, content, and quality the antecedent and attribute factors that collectively contribute to outcomes.
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- Kristin Levoy
- NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA.
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- NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA
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- University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL
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De Santis JP, Cintulova M, Provencio-Vasquez E, Rodriguez AE, Cicero EC. Transgender women's satisfaction with healthcare services: A mixed-methods pilot study. Perspect Psychiatr Care 2020; 56:926-938. [PMID: 32285952 PMCID: PMC7554074 DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2019] [Revised: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 04/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many transgender women are dissatisfied with healthcare services PURPOSE: (a) To describe satisfaction/dissatisfaction with healthcare services; and (b) to describe barriers/facilitators of satisfaction with healthcare services among a sample of transgender women. DESIGN AND METHODS A mixed methods design collected quantitative data (n = 50) and qualitative data (n = 25) from transgender women. FINDINGS Quantitatively, satisfaction with healthcare services was high among the participants, with lower areas related to healthcare systems issues. Qualitatively, participants identified barriers and facilitators of healthcare satisfaction. IMPLICATIONS This study provides clinical, research, educational, and policy implications for improving healthcare satisfaction among transgender women.
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- Joseph P De Santis
- University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, Florida
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- University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, Florida
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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Valdes B, Salani D, De Santis JP. A Comparison of Psychosocial Factors, Substance Use Behaviors, and Sexual Behaviors by Self-Reported HIV Status Among Middle-Aged Hispanic Men Who Have Sex With Men. Hisp Health Care Int 2020; 19:38-46. [PMID: 32410520 DOI: 10.1177/1540415320923568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a significant health issue among Hispanic men who have sex with men (MSM). Despite existing research, no studies have compared psychosocial factors by self-reported HIV antibody status. METHOD Participants (n = 150) completed measures of social support, loneliness, depressive symptoms, substance use, and sexual behaviors. RESULTS Participants with a self-reported HIV-antibody positive status reported lower levels of social support and higher levels of illicit substance use. Hispanic MSM with an unknown HIV antibody status reported more sexual partners. CONCLUSION More research is needed to address psychosocial factors (social support, loneliness, depressive symptoms), substance use, and sexual behaviors among Hispanic MSM.
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- Beatriz Valdes
- 5452University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- 5452University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- 5452University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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De Santis JP, Quidley-Rodriguez N, Valdes B, Alves SL, Provencio-Vasquez E. Contemplating Co-Occurring Cultures: A Grounded Theory Study of Sexual Decision Making Among Hispanic Men Who Have Sex With Men. Hisp Health Care Int 2019; 16:85-98. [PMID: 30157694 DOI: 10.1177/1540415318790554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Introduction HIV infection continues to be a serious health concern globally. Of the 1.2 million people with HIV infection in the United States, men who have sex with men (MSM) account for 57% of cases. Hispanic/Latino individuals accounted for 24% of new HIV diagnoses, with male-to-male sexual contact responsible for the majority of cases. A factor in HIV prevention is the sexual decision-making process. The purpose of this study was to describe the process by which sexual decision making occurs among Hispanic MSM. Method Utilizing a grounded theory approach, 19 in-depth, semistructured interviews were conducted from participants ages 25 to 65 years living in South Florida. After consent, participants completed an in-depth interview. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analyzed to identify categories and subcategories. Findings A theory grounded in the data called Contemplating Co-Occurring Cultures (Hispanic, gay, and health cultures) emerged that described the central phenomenon. These co-occurring cultures were the foundation of sexual decision making among participants. Conclusion Clinicians providing care to this population should be aware of the complexity of the sexual decision-making process. Awareness of these factors may provide the opportunity for HIV risk reduction strategies developed specifically for Hispanic MSM.
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- Joseph P De Santis
- 1 University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA.,2 University of Texas at El Paso, TX, USA
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De Santis JP, Gattamorta KA, Valdes B, Sanchez M, Provencio-Vasquez E. The Relationship of Hispanic Cultural Factors and Sexual Behaviors of Hispanic Men who have Sex with Men. Sex Cult 2019; 23:292-309. [PMID: 37090487 PMCID: PMC10121202 DOI: 10.1007/s12119-018-9557-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Background/Significance Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority group in the U.S., and account for 21% of new cases of HIV infection. Previous researchers have examined the relationship of Hispanic cultural factors and the sexual behaviors of Hispanic men who have sex with men (HMSM). However, the exact influence of Hispanic culture factors on the sexual behaviors of these men is currently unclear. Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship of selected Hispanic cultural factors and the sexual behaviors of a sample of HMSM. Method A descriptive, cross-sectional design was used to collect data from 125 Hispanic men in Miami-Dade County, FL. Participants completed standardized measures of Hispanic cultural factors, sexual behaviors, and a demographic questionnaire. Results Statistically significant positive correlations were noted between age and total cultural constructs, familism, personalism, and machismo. Statistically significant negative correlations were noted between education and total cultural constructs, and education and fatalism. No statistically significant correlation coefficients were noted between total cultural constructs and total sexual behaviors. However, statistically significant positive correlations were noted between condom use and personalism, and assertiveness and personalism. A statistically significant negative correlation was noted between familism and anal sex. Implications Nurses and other clinicians providing care for HMSM need awareness of certain Hispanic cultural factors (personalism and familism) that may be related to sexual behaviors among HMSM. More research is needed to understand how personalism and familism may be used as protective factors to decrease sexual risk of HMSM.
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- Joseph P De Santis
- University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies. Coral Gables, FL USA
- University of Texas at El Paso. School of Nursing. El Paso, TX USA
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- University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies. Coral Gables, FL USA
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- University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies. Coral Gables, FL USA
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PURPOSE Suicide is a significant health problem internationally. Those who complete suicide may have different behaviors and risk factors than those who attempt a non-fatal suicide. The purpose of this article is to analyze the concept of suicide lethality and propose a clear definition of the concept through the identification of antecedents, attributes, and consequences. METHODS A literature search for articles published in the English language between 1970 and 2016 was conducted using MEDLINE, the Cochrane Library, Pubmed, Psychlit, Ovid, PsycINFO, and Proquest. The bibliographies of all included studies were also reviewed to identify additional relevant citations. A concept analysis was conducted on the literature findings using six stages of Walker and Avant's method. FINDINGS The concept analysis differentiated between suicide, lethality, suicidal behavior, and suicide lethality. Presence of a suicide plan or a written suicide note was not found to be associated with the majority of completed suicides included in the definition of suicide lethality. There are a few scales that measure the lethality of a suicide attempt, but none that attempt to measure the concept of suicide lethality as described in this analysis. CONCLUSIONS Clarifying the concept of suicide lethality encourages awareness of the possibility of different suicidal behaviors associated with different suicide outcomes and will inform the development of future nursing interventions. A clearer definition of the concept of suicide lethality will guide clinical practice, research, and policy development aimed at suicide prevention.
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- Summer DeBastiani
- a University of Miami, School of Nursing and Health Studies , Coral Gables , USA
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- a University of Miami, School of Nursing and Health Studies , Coral Gables , USA
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Members of the bear community, a gay male subculture, offer insight into the development and purveyance of a gay subculture. Using Walker and Avant's concept analysis methodology, concept exploration and a subsequent concept analysis of the term bear identity, using existing literature, was conducted to obtain a better understanding of the meanings of the term bear identity. CINAHL, Psycinfo, Pubmed, Medline, LGBT Life, and ProQuest were employed to identify and examine the data surrounding the concept of bear identity. After conducting the literature review, an analysis of bear identity emerged that explores antecedents, attributes, and possible consequences related to bear identification. Lastly, implications for theory, research, and practice are discussed.
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- a School of Nursing and Health Studies , University of Miami , Coral Gables , Florida , USA
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De Santis JP, Provencio-Vasquez E, Mata HJ, Mancera B. A Comparison of Sexual Relationships among Hispanic men by Sexual Orientation: Implications for HIV/STI Prevention. Sex Cult 2017; 21:692-702. [PMID: 37032842 PMCID: PMC10078800 DOI: 10.1007/s12119-017-9410-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hispanic men experience high rates of HIV infection and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) when compared to non-Hispanic whites. Many factors contribute to HIV/STI risk among Hispanic men. Some researchers have suggested that primary relationships may be a source of HIV/STIs because some men engage in sexual relationships outside of the primary relationship. However, little is known about this among Hispanic men, and less is known about how sexual relationships differ by sexual orientation. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was two-fold: 1) to determine if Hispanic men engage in sexual relationships outside of primary relationships; and 2) to compare sex outside of primary relationships by sexual orientation. METHODS Data for this study were obtained from a larger study that investigated health risks of Hispanic men residing in the U.S.-Mexico border community. Participants were recruited from agencies that provided services to Hispanic men. Participants completed a structured interview that included questions about primary relationships and sex outside of primary relationships. The sample consisted of 103 Hispanic men (50 heterosexual, 43 gay, and 10 bisexual Hispanic men), but two participants refused to answer relationship questions, resulting in a sample of 101 Hispanic men. RESULTS About one-third of the participants (n =29) reported sex outside of the primary relationship, but no differences were found between the gay/bisexual and heterosexual men, X 2 (2, N = 101) = 9.91, p = .128. More gay/bisexual men reported sex with the primary partner and another person at the same time than heterosexual men, X 2 (2, N = 101) = 13.32, p = .010. More gay/bisexual men reported open relationships when compared to heterosexual men, X 2 (2, N = 101) = 17.23, p = .008, and more gay/bisexual men reported sex outside the primary relationship without the primary partner's knowledge, X 2 (2, N = 101) = 15.09. p = .020. However, more heterosexual men reported that condoms were not used for sex outside the primary relationship when compared to gay/bisexual men, X 2 (2, N = 101) = 14.01, p = .029. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Sex outside of primary relationships presents some implications for HIV/STI prevention among Hispanic men. Because gay/bisexual men experience higher rates of HIV/STI, more attention needs to be focused on all forms of relationships to prevent acquisition of HIV/STIs. Among heterosexual Hispanic men more attention needs to be given to reinforcement of safer sex practices both outside the primary relationship, and within the primary relationship if high risk sex is occurring outside the primary relationship. More research is needed on the reasons for sex outside the primary relationship among Hispanic men, as well as research to promote safer sex practices when sex occurs outside of the primary relationship.
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- Joseph P De Santis
- University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies Coral Gables, FL USA
- University of Texas at El Paso School of Nursing El Paso, TX USA
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- University of Texas at El Paso School of Nursing El Paso, TX USA
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- University of Texas at El Paso School of Nursing El Paso, TX USA
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Mitrani VB, De Santis JP, McCabe BE, Deleon DA, Gattamorta KA, Leblanc NM. The Impact of Parental Reaction to Sexual Orientation on Depressive Symptoms and Sexual Risk Behavior Among Hispanic Men Who Have Sex with Men. Arch Psychiatr Nurs 2017; 31:352-358. [PMID: 28693870 PMCID: PMC5721521 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2017.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2016] [Revised: 02/15/2017] [Accepted: 04/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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PURPOSE This study examined the relationship of parent reaction to sexual orientation with depressive symptoms and safer sex among Hispanic adult men who have sex with men (MSM). We also examined men's acculturation to the U.S. (Americanism) in relation with these variables. METHOD Cross-sectional data collected from July 2011 to December 2012, from 125 MSM with a mean age of 43.02years. Instruments included the Perceived Parent Reaction Scale, the Centers for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale, the Safer Sex Behavior Questionnaire and the Bidimensional Acculturation Scale. Data was analyzed using Hierarchical generalized linear models (GZLM). RESULTS Among men whose parents knew of their sexual orientation, rejection of son's sexual orientation from mother (p=0.032) and from father (p=0.004) was related to higher number of depressive symptoms. Parent reactions were not directly related to safer sex behaviors. Americanism was associated with lower depressive symptoms (p=0.001) but was not related to safer sex behaviors. CONCLUSIONS Current parent attitudes about their sons' sexual orientation had an effect on the sons' emotional wellbeing and acculturation may play a protective role. Mental health and primary care clinicians working with Hispanic MSM should assess for level of family support and provide resources to assist with disclosure and family acceptance of sexual orientation as indicated, particularly among recently immigrated men who may be at higher risk.
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- Victoria B Mitrani
- University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
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- University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA.
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- University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
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- University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
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- University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
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- University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
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Leblanc NM, Mitchell JW, De Santis JP. Negotiated safety - components, context and use: an integrative literature review. J Adv Nurs 2017; 73:1583-1603. [PMID: 27906471 DOI: 10.1111/jan.13228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM The aim of this study was to examine the components and use of negotiated safety in the context of HIV prevention and to identify reported factors associated with the concept. BACKGROUND There is an emerging interest in dyadic approaches to address HIV transmission. Although there are theoretical foundations for how interpersonal relationships influence individual behaviour, how these dyadic processes influence on health is still not wholly understood. DESIGN Integrative review of empirical and theoretical literature. DATA SOURCES The Cumulative Index for Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) MEDLINE and PsychINFO electronic databases were accessed. REVIEW METHODS Articles were read to gain a historical context of the term and identify varying interpretations of the concept. Factors warranting consideration in association with NS were identified and clinical and public health implications were noted. RESULTS Forty-eight studies were reviewed. Negotiated safety included the following components: (i) HIV sero-negative concordant men within a primary relationship; (ii) joint HIV screening and mutual disclosure of their HIV status; (iii) explicit relationship boundaries which establish either nonexclusively that allows for the dispensing of condoms within the primary relationship and consistent condom use for extra-dyadic sex; or dispensing of condoms within a primary partnership and exclusivity; and (iv) a breach clause that allows communication to re-establish the agreement if needed. CONCLUSION Negotiated safety is a prescriptive approach to HIV risk reduction among couples. Researchers and practitioners could benefit from promoting this approach to HIV prevention.
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- Natalie M Leblanc
- School of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Miami, Florida, USA
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- Office of Public Health Studies, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawai'i, USA
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- Graduate Programs, School of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Miami, Florida, USA
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De Santis JP, Hauglum SD, Deleon DA, Provencio-Vasquez E, Rodriguez AE. HIV Risk Perception, HIV Knowledge, and Sexual Risk Behaviors among Transgender Women in South Florida. Public Health Nurs 2016; 34:210-218. [PMID: 27921325 DOI: 10.1111/phn.12309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Transgender women experience a variety of factors that may contribute to HIV risk. The purpose of this study was to explore links among HIV risk perception, knowledge, and sexual risk behaviors of transgender women. DESIGN AND SAMPLE A descriptive, correlational study design was used. Fifty transgender women from the South Florida area were enrolled in the study. MEASURES Transgender women completed a demographic questionnaire and standardized instruments measuring HIV risk perception, knowledge, and sexual risk behaviors. RESULTS Transgender women reported low levels of HIV risk perception, and had knowledge deficits regarding HIV risk/transmission. Some participants engaged in high-risk sexual behaviors. Predictors of sexual risk behaviors among transgender women were identified. CONCLUSIONS More research is needed with a larger sample size to continue studying factors that contribute to sexual risk behaviors in the understudied population of transgender women. Evidence-based guidelines are available to assist public health nurses in providing care for transgender women. Nurses must assess HIV perception risk and HIV knowledge and provide relevant education to transgender women on ways to minimize sexual risk.
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- Joseph P De Santis
- University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies, Coral Gables, Florida
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- University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies, Coral Gables, Florida
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- University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies, Coral Gables, Florida
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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Gonzalez-Guarda RM, McCabe BE, Leblanc N, De Santis JP, Provencio-Vasquez E. The contribution of stress, cultural factors, and sexual identity on the substance abuse, violence, HIV, and depression syndemic among Hispanic men. Cultur Divers Ethnic Minor Psychol 2016; 22:563-571. [PMID: 27159650 PMCID: PMC5053835 DOI: 10.1037/cdp0000077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to confirm the substance abuse, violence, HIV, and depression syndemic among Hispanic men, and to test whether stress and sociocultural factors, including acculturation, family support, and sexual orientation, predict this syndemic. METHOD A cross-sectional survey was administered to 164 Hispanic men using standardized measures for Hispanic Stress (Cervantes, Padilla, & Salgado de Snyder, 1991), substance abuse (Kelly et al., 1994), violence (Peragallo et al., 2005), risk for HIV (González-Guarda, Peragallo, Urrutia, Vasquez, & Mitrani, 2008), and depression (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Scale, CES-D; Radloff, 1977). RESULTS Results from Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) supported the syndemic factor among Hispanic men. While family/cultural stress and homosexual identity were risk factors for the syndemic factor, family support was protective. CONCLUSIONS More longitudinal research is needed to identify influences on the syndemic factor among diverse Hispanic communities. Interventions that address stress and enhance family supports may show promise in addressing and preventing syndemics among Hispanic men. (PsycINFO Database Record
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- Rosa Maria Gonzalez-Guarda
- University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Center of Excellence for Health Disparities Research: El Centro
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- University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Center of Excellence for Health Disparities Research: El Centro
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- University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Center of Excellence for Health Disparities Research: El Centro
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- University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Center of Excellence for Health Disparities Research: El Centro
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De Santis JP, Provencio-Vasquez E, Mancera B, Mata HJ. Health Risk and Protective Factors Among Hispanic Women Living in the U.S.-Mexico Border Region. Hisp Health Care Int 2016; 14:17-25. [PMID: 27257187 DOI: 10.1177/1540415316629679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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As the Hispanic population continues to flourish in areas such the U.S.-Mexico border region, more attention needs to be focused on health factors among Hispanics. The purpose of this study was (1) to determine what specific health protective and health risk factors exist among Mexican/Mexican American women residing along the U.S.-Mexico border and (2) to determine the relationship between the protective and risk factors among these women. A sample of Mexican/Mexican American women (N = 98) participated in a structured interview that collected data on familism, Hispanic stress, depression, violence, and sexual risk and demographic variables. Religious factors had the largest influence on the health risk behaviors of alcohol intoxication and drug intoxication (p < .05), while familism influenced only condom use (p = .002) and a lifetime history of intimate partner violence (p = .039). Health care access also influenced the health risks of alcohol intoxication (p = .013), drug intoxication (p = .012), and condom use (p = .019). The study's results provide implications for clinical care and directions for future research.
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- Joseph P De Santis
- University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA University of Texas at El Paso, TX, USA
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Quidley-Rodriguez N, De Santis JP. Physical, psychosocial, and social health of men who identify as bears: a systematic review. J Clin Nurs 2016; 25:3484-3496. [PMID: 27174226 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.13368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES This article examines the existing qualitative and quantitative research on physical, psychosocial and social health of men who identify as Bears, a subcultural group in the gay community. BACKGROUND During the 1980s, one of the first Bear communities emerged in San Francisco. Using the United States as an example, other Bear communities were created throughout the world. Today, Bear-related organizations and events are found globally. METHODS A systematic review was conducted exploring the health of men who identify as Bears. DESIGN To identify articles addressing the health outcomes of men who identify as Bears, the researcher systematically reviewed articles indexed through CINAHL, PsycINFO, Humanities International Index, Cochrane Library, Medline, and LGBT Life. RESULTS The major findings across the 11 articles were systematically grouped into physical, psychosocial, and social health categories. Men identifying as Bears were more likely to have a higher body mass index, engage in risky sexual behaviours and have a lower self-esteem. CONCLUSIONS Future implications for research and practice regarding the health of men who identify as Bears are addressed. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Men who identify as Bears have unique health care needs and respond to health care providers who are sensitive towards their needs. Health care providers should understand and acknowledge the unique health needs of men who identify as Bears to better care for these men.
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- University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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De Santis JP, Provencio-Vasquez E, Mata HJ, Martinez J. Depression and Co-Occurring Health Determinants of Hispanic Men with HIV Infection in the U.S.-Mexico Border Region: A Pilot Study. J Soc Serv Res 2016; 42:305-312. [PMID: 27375306 PMCID: PMC4927083 DOI: 10.1080/01488376.2015.1112872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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HIV infection among Hispanic men is a public health concern. Certain factors have been identified that may contribute to the high rates of HIV infection among Hispanic men such as migration, acculturation, poverty, and depression. Hispanic men with HIV infection are at risk for additional co-occurring health issues. Given limited research few studies have focused specifically on Hispanic men with HIV infection residing in a U.S.-Mexico border community. This pilot study surveyed participants (n = 39), to better understand co-occurrence of health determinants, especially depression among Hispanic men with HIV infection. The study's findings indicate that clinicians need to be aware that factors may influence depression among people with Hispanic men with HIV infection. Clinicians also need awareness of the impact of depression on adherence to HIV care and treatment among Hispanic men with HIV infection. More research is needed to explore the relationship of HIV-related stigma, HIV disclosure, social support, and depression among Hispanic men with HIV infection.
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- Joseph P De Santis
- University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL USA 33146
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- University of Texas at El Paso School of Nursing, El Paso, TX USA 79968
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- University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL USA 33146
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Gay men's subcultural identifications may help explain why certain groups of gay men are more at risk than other groups. One such subculture is the Bear community, a group that espouses that large-framed, hirsute men are attractive. To understand current health risks among the Bear community, a literature search was conducted using Medline, Psychinfo, CINAHL, and LGBT Life. A total of eight articles were found addressing health risks in the Bear community. There is a dearth of literature that focuses on the Bear community, but the current literature indicates that Bears are more likely to have a higher body mass index, lower self-esteem, and engage in risky sexual behaviors than other gay men. Suggestions for engaging and conducting research with the Bear community are provided. Last, clinical implications offer guidance for health care providers working with the Bear community to ensure that appropriate care is delivered to these men.
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- 1 University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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Maturo D, Powell A, Major-Wilson H, Sanchez K, De Santis JP, Friedman LB. Transitioning Adolescents and Young Adults With HIV Infection to Adult Care: Pilot Testing the "Movin' Out" Transitioning Protocol. J Pediatr Nurs 2015; 30:e29-35. [PMID: 26276460 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2015.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2015] [Revised: 05/26/2015] [Accepted: 06/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Advances in care and treatment of adolescents/young adults with HIV infection have made survival into adulthood possible, requiring transition to adult care. Researchers have documented that the transition process is challenging for adolescents/young adults. To ensure successful transition, a formal transition protocol is needed. Despite existing research, little quantitative evaluation of the transition process has been conducted. PURPOSE The purpose of the study was to pilot test the "Movin' Out" Transitioning Protocol, a formalized protocol developed to assist transition to adult care. METHOD A retrospective medical/nursing record review was conducted with 38 clients enrolled in the "Movin' Out" Transitioning Protocol at a university-based adolescent medicine clinic providing care to adolescents/young adults with HIV infection. RESULTS Almost half of the participants were able to successfully transition to adult care. Reasons for failure to transition included relocation, attrition, lost to follow-up, and transfer to another adult service. Failure to transition to adult care was not related to adherence issues, X(2) (1, N=38)=2.49, p=.288; substance use, X(2) (1, N=38)=1.71, p=.474; mental health issues, X(2) (1, N=38)=2.23, p=.322; or pregnancy/childrearing, X(2) (1, N=38)=0.00, p=.627). CONCLUSIONS Despite the small sample size, the "Movin' Out" Transitioning Protocol appears to be useful in guiding the transition process of adolescents/young adults with HIV infection to adult care. More research is needed with a larger sample to fully evaluate the "Movin' Out" Transitioning Protocol.
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- Donna Maturo
- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Miami, FL
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- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Miami, FL
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- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Miami, FL
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- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Miami, FL
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- University of Miami, School of Nursing & Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL.
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- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Miami, FL
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De Santis JP, Valdes B, Provencio-Vasquez E, Gattamorta KA. A Comparison by Sexual Orientation of Sexual Health and Sexual Behaviors among Hispanic Men. Sex Res Social Policy 2015; 12:15-23. [PMID: 25663832 PMCID: PMC4315939 DOI: 10.1007/s13178-014-0170-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND/SIGNIFICANCE High rates of HIV infection and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) related to high risk sexual behaviors are a public health problem in the U.S. Hispanics have the second highest rates of HIV infection among racial/ethnic minorities. Previous research with Hispanic men has identified a number of factors that influence sexual risk and render Hispanic men at risk for HIV/STIs. These factors vary by sexual orientation. Despite these differences in sexual risk by sexual orientation, no study to date has compared the sexual behaviors of Hispanic men by sexual orientation. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to compare the sexual behaviors of a sample of Hispanic men by sexual orientation. METHOD A descriptive, cross-sectional design was used to collect data from 163 Hispanic men in South Florida, 80 heterosexual and 83 MSM. Participants completed measures of sexual health, sexual behaviors, and demographics. RESULTS No statistically significant differences were found between the two groups of men in terms of age of sexual debut, number of sexual partners during the previous 3 months, condom usage during the previous 3 months, HIV testing history, and substance use during sex. Statistically significant differences were found between the two groups of men in terms of certain STIs. IMPLICATIONS Hispanic men as a population may engage in high risk sexual behaviors that place them at risk for HIV/STIs. More research is needed to develop both culturally tailored and sexual orientation appropriate interventions to assist Hispanic men reduce high risk sexual behaviors.
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- Joseph P De Santis
- University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies Coral Gables, FL USA 33146
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- University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies Coral Gables, FL USA 33146
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- University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies Coral Gables, FL USA 33146
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De Santis JP, Valdes B, Provencio-Vasquez E, Patsdaughter CA, Gattamorta KA. A Comparison of Substance Use Behaviors of Hispanic Men by Sexual Orientation. Nurs Health (Alhambra) 2014; 2:9-17. [PMID: 25419537 DOI: 10.13189/nh.2014.020102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND/SIGNIFICANCE Substance use is a public health concern in the United States. Hispanic men in the United States experience disproportionate rates of substance use when compared to other ethnic groups. Previous research with the general population of Hispanic men has identified factors that are related and may contribute to substance use. In addition, Hispanic men who have sex with men (HMSM) may experience additional social factors that may result in substance use. Despite the body of research on substance use among Hispanic men, no study to date has compared the substance use behaviors of Hispanic men by sexual orientation. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to compare the substance use behaviors of Hispanic men by sexual orientation. METHODS A cross-sectional descriptive design was used to collect data from 164 community-dwelling Hispanic men (i.e., 77 heterosexual men and 87 HMSM) who resided in the South Florida area. Participants completed standardized measures of substance use and demographic characteristics. RESULTS Findings suggested that heterosexual men had higher rates of substance use when compared to MSM. No differences were found among the two groups of men in terms of alcohol intoxication. Religion, education, and income were not predictors of substance use. When health insurance status was controlled, MSM were less likely to report substance use. IMPLICATIONS As a population, Hispanic men continue to experience health disparities in terms of substance use. Because substance use renders Hispanic men at risk for other health issues, more research is needed to understand the co-occurring health disparities experienced by Hispanic men who reside in the United States.
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- Joseph P De Santis
- University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies, Center of Excellence for Health Disparities Research: EL CENTRO, Coral Gables, FL
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- University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies, Center of Excellence for Health Disparities Research: EL CENTRO, Coral Gables, FL ; Florida International University College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Miami, FL
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- Florida International University College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Miami, FL
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- University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies, Center of Excellence for Health Disparities Research: EL CENTRO, Coral Gables, FL
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De Santis JP, Garcia A, Chaparro A, Beltran O. Integration versus disintegration: a grounded theory study of adolescent and young adult development in the context of perinatally-acquired HIV infection. J Pediatr Nurs 2014; 29:422-35. [PMID: 24486128 PMCID: PMC4096608 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2014.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2013] [Revised: 01/07/2014] [Accepted: 01/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Adolescents/young adults with perinatally-acquired HIV infection experience a number of issues that impact developmental tasks. No study to date has described the process by which this occurs. The purpose of this grounded theory study was to describe the process by which HIV infection impacts adolescent/young adult development. Interviews were conducted and analyzed with 25 participants age 18 to 24. Six core categories emerged that were used to generate a theory, integration versus disintegration, that describes how perinatal HIV impacts participants' development. The results of this study provide unique clinical considerations for pediatric and adult clinicians providing care for this population.
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- Joseph P De Santis
- University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL.
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- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases & Immunology, Miami, FL
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- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases & Immunology, Miami, FL
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- University of Texas at El Paso College of Health Sciences/School of Nursing, El Paso, TX
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De Santis JP, Balt CA, Blake B. The Value of Certification in HIV/AIDS Nursing Revisited. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 2014; 25:285-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jana.2014.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2013] [Accepted: 03/31/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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De Santis JP, Patsdaughter CA. The dangerous intersection of violence and HIV infection. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 2014; 25:S1-4. [PMID: 24387901 DOI: 10.1016/j.jana.2013.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2013] [Accepted: 10/22/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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De Santis JP, Gonzalez-Guarda R, Provencio-Vasquez E, Deleon DA. The Tangled Branches (Las Ramas Enredadas): sexual risk, substance abuse, and intimate partner violence among Hispanic men who have sex with men. J Transcult Nurs 2013; 25:23-32. [PMID: 24084703 DOI: 10.1177/1043659613504110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Hispanic men who have sex with men (MSM) experience a number of health disparities including high rates of HIV infection from high-risk sex, substance abuse, and intimate partner violence. Although some research is available to document the relationships of these health disparities in the literature, few studies have explored the intersection of these disparities and the factors that influence them. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences that Hispanic MSM residing in South Florida have with high-risk sex, substance abuse, and intimate partner violence. Focus groups were conducted and analyzed using grounded theory methodology until data saturation was reached (n = 20). Two core categories with subcategories emerged from the data: The Roots of Risk (Los raices del riesgo) and The Tangled Branches (Las Ramas Enredadas). The results of the study provided some important clinical implications as well as directions for future research with Hispanic MSM.
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- Joseph P De Santis
- University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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Clients with HIV infection have been described as both vulnerable and resilient. In addition, the conceptualization of clients with HIV infection has evolved. The purpose of this study is to examine this relationship among a sample of people with HIV infection. Qualitative description was the design used in this study. Interviews of 15 participants with HIV infection were conducted and analyzed using content analysis. All participants provided descriptions of the relationship of vulnerability and resilience in the context of HIV infection. Three different themes emerged from the data: Simultaneity, Dichotomy, and Vacillation. These themes were used to describe the relationship of vulnerability and resilience from the participants' perspectives. Among people with HIV infection vulnerability and resilience are related concepts. In the context of HIV infection, the relationship of these concepts needs further study in order to relate these concepts to the physical and mental health of people living with HIV infection, which may then assist in making these concepts less abstract and more clinically useful.
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- Joseph P De Santis
- University of Miami, School of Nursing & Health Studies, Coral Gables, Florida 33146, USA.
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Gonzalez-Guarda RM, De Santis JP, Vasquez EP. Sexual orientation and demographic, cultural, and psychological factors associated with the perpetration and victimization of intimate partner violence among Hispanic men. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2013; 34:103-9. [PMID: 23369121 PMCID: PMC3563281 DOI: 10.3109/01612840.2012.728280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Hispanics are disproportionately affected by intimate partner violence (IPV). Most of the research describing factors associated with intimate partner violence among Hispanics has focused on Hispanic women or Hispanics in heterosexual relationships. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship among sexual orientation (heterosexual, homosexual, and bisexual), and demographic, cultural, and psychological factors and intimate partner violence among Hispanic men. A cross sectional questionnaire was administered to 160 Hispanic heterosexual men and men who have sex with men. Demographic factors (age, education, and income), acculturation, depressive symptoms, and self-esteem were assessed using standardized instruments. Data was analyzed using ANOVA, and simple and multiple logistical regression. Differences in education, income, and self-esteem were noted across participants identifying as heterosexual, homosexual, and bisexual. Bisexual Hispanic men had almost four times greater odds of reporting the perpetration of IPV than homosexual Hispanic men, even when differences in education, income, and self-esteem were controlled for (AOR = 3.92, 95%CI = 1.11, 14.19). This study suggests the importance of specifically targeting bisexual Hispanic men in IPV research and services.
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- Rosa M. Gonzalez-Guarda
- University of Miami, School of Nursing and Health Studies, 5030 Brunson Drive, Coral Gables, FL. ; Office: 305-284-8374
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- University of Miami, School of Nursing and Health Studies, 5030 Brunson Drive, Coral Gables, FL, ; Office: 305-284-5039
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De Santis JP, Florom-Smith A, Vermeesch A, Barroso S, DeLeon DA. Motivation, management, and mastery: a theory of resilience in the context of HIV infection. J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc 2013; 19:36-46. [PMID: 23392433 PMCID: PMC3773721 DOI: 10.1177/1078390312474096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Clients with HIV infection have been conceptualized as a resilient population. Although a few researchers have documented resilience among clients with HIV infection, a theory of resilience in the context of HIV infection has not been developed. The purpose of this study was to describe the process by which resilience occurs for clients in the context of HIV infection. METHOD Grounded theory methodology was used to sample and analyze data from 15 qualitative interviews with adults with HIV infection. Data were collected until saturation was reached. RESULTS A theory, motivation, management, and mastery, a description of the process by which resilience occurs in the context of HIV infection, emerged from the data. CONCLUSION Many clients living with HIV infection are resilient, despite the physical, psychological, and social challenges of this chronic illness. Nursing interventions to promote resilience among clients with HIV infection should be directed toward identification of client motivation factors and disease management strategies that may influence health outcomes of people living with HIV infection.
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- Joseph P De Santis
- University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA.
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BACKGROUND HIV infection is a chronic, manageable illness. Despite advances in the care and treatment of people living with HIV infection, HIV-related stigma remains a challenge to HIV testing, care, and prevention. Numerous studies have documented the impact of HIV-related stigma among various groups of people living with HIV infection, but the concept of HIV-related stigma remains unclear. PURPOSE Concept exploration of HIV-related stigma via an integrative literature review was conducted in order to examine the existing knowledge base of this concept. METHODS Search engines were employed to review the existing knowledge base of this concept. CONCLUSION After the integrative literature review, an analysis of HIV-related stigma emerged. Implications for future concept analysis, research, and practice are included.
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De Santis JP, Vasquez EP, Deleon DA, Gonzalez-Guarda RM. Relationships as Risk: High risk sex, Substance Abuse, and Violence among Hispanic Men who have Sex with Men. Horiz Enferm 2012; 23:27-39. [PMID: 25242861 PMCID: PMC4167401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Men who have sex with men (MSM) experience a number of health disparities including high rates of HIV from high risk sex. High rates of HIV infection are related to high risk sexual behaviors and multiple sexual partners. High rates of HIV infection in this population also may be related to high risk sexual behaviors that occur within the context of primary relationships. However, relatively little is know about about relationships among Hispanic MSM. In addition, little is known about the factors that contribute to risk within these primary relationships. AIMS The purpose of this study is to use qualitative methods to explore the factors responsible for high risk sexual behavior within primary relationships among Hispanic MSM. METHODS Twenty Hispanic MSM were recruited from various community sites in South Florida to participate in auditotaped focus groups. Data from the focus groups were transcribed and analyzed using content analysis. Data were collected until saturation was achieved. RESULTS Participants identified a number of topics that contribute to risk: drugs/alcohol as risk, outside sex as risk, concealment of HIV infection, violence as risk, consensual and non-consensual sexual violence, and absent family support. Participants also described the relationship of sexual risk, substance abuse, and violence in the context of Hispanic MSM relationships. CONCLUSIONS The results of the study provided some important clinical implications for clinicians providing care to Hispanic MSM. From the results of this study, directions for future research focused on the relationships of Hispanic MSM are evident.
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- University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies Coral Gable, FL
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De Santis JP, Layerla DM, Barroso S, Gattamorta KA, Sanchez M, Prado GJ. Predictors of eating attitudes and behaviors among gay Hispanic men. Arch Psychiatr Nurs 2012; 26:111-26. [PMID: 22449559 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2011.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2010] [Revised: 06/01/2011] [Accepted: 06/24/2011] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Gay men are a vulnerable population at risk for a number of health disparities, but little is known about eating disorders among gay Hispanic men. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of eating attitudes and behaviors with alcohol abuse, body image, depression, self-esteem, and sexual behaviors to determine predictors of eating attitudes and behaviors in a community sample of gay Hispanic men. Significant numbers of the participants were at risk for eating disorders (13%), alcohol abuse (18%), body image disturbance (29%), depression (25%), low self-esteem (12%), and high-risk sexual behaviors (34%). Alcohol abuse, body image, depression, self-esteem, and sexual behaviors were significant predictors of eating attitudes and behaviors and accounted for 38% of the variance in eating attitudes and behaviors. Nurses providing care to this population of gay men must be aware of this cluster of related mental health conditions that are experienced by these men. Addressing and treating these health conditions as a group of related mental health conditions are necessary. More research is needed to further explore this cluster of health issues among gay Hispanic men.
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- Joseph P De Santis
- University of Miami, School of Nursing and Health Studies, 5030 Brunson Drive, Room 432A, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA.
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De Santis JP, Arcia A, Vermeesch A, Gattamorta KA. Using structural equation modeling to identify predictors of sexual behaviors among Hispanic men who have sex with men. Nurs Clin North Am 2011; 46:233-48, vii. [PMID: 21501734 DOI: 10.1016/j.cnur.2011.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Hispanic men who have sex with men (MSM) are at risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections related to high-risk sexual behaviors. The aim of this study was to test a model that predicts the sexual behaviors of Hispanic MSM that is based on an epidemiologic framework. The results of this study provide some important new information regarding the predictors of sexual behaviors among Hispanic MSM. The final model suggests that mental health is a significant predictor of sexual behaviors in this sample. Major implications for the development of interventions to address high-risk sexual behaviors highlight the need for health care providers and researchers to be cognizant of the influence of mental health issues on sexual behaviors.
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- Joseph P De Santis
- University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, 5030 Brunson Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA.
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