Browsing by Subject "Latinx"

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    Cultivating Generosity: Perspectives from Latinx/Hispanic Leaders on Building Giving Cultures in Faith Communities
    (Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, 2024-10-16) Perkins, Carlos W.
    In April 2024, scholars, researchers, and practitioners came together to reflect on the theme of nurturing generosity within Hispanic/Latinx faith communities and explore these complex interconnections. The gathering provided a platform for sharing insights, strategies, and best practices aimed at fostering a culture of giving that resonates with the values and traditions of the Latinx community. Participants emphasized the importance of understanding the specific cultural contexts and religious beliefs that inform philanthropic behaviors. They also highlighted the need for inclusive approaches that recognize the diverse expressions of generosity within Hispanic/Latinx faith communities. This report seeks to synthesize the key themes and insights from the event, offering a comprehensive overview of the discussions and findings. By grounding our analysis in historical perspectives, contemporary analysis, and insights from leading practitioners across multiple sectors, we aim to provide a well-rounded understanding of the opportunities and challenges in nurturing generosity within Hispanic/Latinx faith communities. As the event demonstrated, fostering a culture of giving requires not only an appreciation of the unique cultural and religious landscapes of specific communities, but also a commitment to ongoing dialogue and collaboration. This report is a step toward that goal, providing a foundation for further exploration and engagement in this vital area of study and practice.
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    Examining the Impact of COVID-19 on Education and Service Access for Diverse Families of Young Children With and Without Developmental Delays
    (Sage, 2023) Martin, Ann Marie; McIntyre, Laura Lee; Neece, Cameron; Pediatrics, School of Medicine
    The rapid transition to virtual learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented challenges that significantly impacted caregivers of young children, particularly those with developmental delays and children from non-English speaking households (Valicenti-McDermott et al., 2022). The current study aims to describe caregivers’ concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in general and specific educational concerns following school closures, and to determine whether their concerns varied as a function of whether the child had a developmental delay or the parent's ethnicity. Results revealed that caregivers of children with DD endorsed a greater number of general and education-specific COVID-19 concerns compared to caregivers of TD children, and non-Latinx caregivers of children with DD reported more general COVID-19 concerns compared to Latinx caregivers of children with DD. With respect to education-specific concerns, caregivers of children with DD reported a greater impact from the loss and/or delay of services and reported feeling significantly less capable of conducting educational activities in the home compared to caregivers of TD children. However, almost all caregivers in the study endorsed some level of stress from remote instruction. These findings suggest there is a specific need for attention to caregiver mental health and an examination of long-term educational outcomes resulting from extended school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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    Increasing Hispanic/Latinx Healthcare Workforce via Academic Medicine-Community Health Partnership
    (2021-06-15) Sotto-Santiago, Sylk; Sevilla-Martir, Javier
    As the Hispanic/Latino/x community grows exponentially and Hispanic/Latino/x physicians in academic medicine continue to be underrepresented, engagement in the community as learners and providers is needed to ensure a multiplying effort. In this article, the authors introduce a successful academic medicine-community health partnership to increase the Hispanic/Latinx healthcare workforce in Indiana and key curricular initiatives with proven outcomes in increasing the healthcare workforce serving this sector of the population.
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    Integrative Review of the Knowledge, Barriers, and Facilitators of HPV Vaccination Among Latinx Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers in the United States
    (2024-04-26) Hornberger, Sydney; Messmore, Niki
    INTRODUCTION: One subgroup of Latinx populations whose healthcare needs must not be ignored is migrant and seasonal farmworkers (MSFW) and their families. They face compounded political, social, and personal contexts which complicate healthcare access. Occupational carcinogen exposure increases MSFW’s risk of certain cancers, including cervical cancer. Although the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine prevents HPV infections and cancers, uptake among Hispanic adolescents remains suboptimal. Therefore, it is important to understand Latinx MSFW’s knowledge of HPV, barriers to, and facilitators of vaccination so culturally appropriate measures can bolster HPV vaccination. METHODS: Searches were conducted in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science using key search terms. Results were evaluated for compatibility with inclusion/exclusion criteria, and selected articles were coded and evaluated via thematic analysis. RESULTS: Six studies of various designs were ultimately included in the review. While some Latinx MSFW have baseline knowledge about HPV and the vaccine, knowledge gaps remain. Participants expressed curiosity about how the vaccine works, contents, side effects, dosing, recommended age, and information about diseases it prevents. Although additional education and Latinx MSFW’s receptiveness to provider’s recommendations were cited as major facilitators, many barriers must be addressed. CONCLUSION: Providers must leverage Latinx MSWF’s existing knowledge, provide education, and facilitate vaccination to protect farmworker families from HPV and related cancers. It must become standard practice for providers to recommend the HPV vaccine to MSFW, who are receptive to this conversation. Increasing vaccination can decrease the disproportionate burden of HPV-related cancers on Latinx patients and facilitate access to healthcare services.
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    Lack of Cultural and Language Concordant Nutrition Education for Hispanic/Latinx Individuals with CKD: A Call to Action
    (Wolters Kluwer, 2022) Perez, Luis M.; Biruete, Annabel; Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health and Human Sciences
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    Sexual Communication Self-Efficacy and PrEP Literacy Helps to Meet HIV Prevention Outcomes Among Black and Latinx Individuals
    (Sage Journals, 2022) Carter, Gregory; Brown, Lucy; Mahnke, Brianna; Ohmit, Anita; Woodward, Brennan
    Background: Ending the HIV Epidemic is a campaign dedicated to reducing new HIV infections in the United States by 90% by 2030. Preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) holds significant promise as a prevention tool. However, uptake has not improved much since then. As a result, this research looked at how PrEP literacy relates to sexual communication self-efficacy. Methods: Between August 4 and 21, 2020, we performed a community-informed cross-sectional study of Black and Latino residents in Indiana. We collected demographic information as well as PrEP literacy, sexual communication self-efficacy, and awareness of HIV status. Results: Being unaware of one's own HIV status and being unsure of one's sexual identity were both linked to reduced self-efficacy in the domain of sex communication. Those who had a greater level of PrEP literacy felt more confident in their ability to communicate with others about sexually related topics. People living in rural areas showed a significantly lower degree of sexual communication self-efficacy than participants in urban settings. Conclusion: Providing information about PrEP to those at risk of acquiring the virus may help them connect with treatment or prevention services. Healthcare professionals should take the time to understand their patients' levels of PrEP literacy and communication self-efficacy regarding sexual health.
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    Social work practice with Latinas/Latinos/Latinx
    (Oxford, 2022) Mariscal, E. Susana; Johnson-Motoyama , Michelle; Dettlaff, Alan J.; School of Social Work
    Engaging in culturally sensitive social work practice with Latinx has never been more critical than it is in the current socio-political climate. This chapter provides an overview of Latinx social and demographic characteristics and a model for culturally sensitive social work practice that draws on decades of seminal work in the field of social work.