Article Title
Exploring Sexual Health Education Disparities Among Latina Immigrants in Jackson Heights, N.Y.
Abstract
The purpose of the current study is to explore the factors that influence sexual health decisions of female Latina immigrants with low socioeconomic status in an urban area. We aimed to evaluate the possible preventive steps to lower their risk of contracting STDs. The need for this study was highlighted by research findings that suggest that health disparities among Hispanic immigrants have had a significant impact on their poor quality of life due to lack of proper access to medical care and misdiagnosis due to differences in risk factors and manifestations of the disease. Sexual health is a constant issue in the immigrant Hispanic community due to the high incidence rates related to this specific population. The research data collection was based on a survey given out to Latina female immigrants ages 18-45 in Jackson Heights, NY.
Recommended Citation
Lopez, Maria Camila and Shafeeq, Hira
(2023)
"Exploring Sexual Health Education Disparities Among Latina Immigrants in Jackson Heights, N.Y.,"
Journal of Vincentian Social Action: Vol. 7:
Iss.
2, Article 6.
Available at:
https://scholar.stjohns.edu/jovsa/vol7/iss2/6
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