Citation

Moya EM, Chávez-Baray S, Martinez O. Health Promot. Pract. 2014; 15(6): 881-893.

Affiliation

1Department of Social Work, College of Health Sciences, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Society for Public Health Education, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1524839914532651

PMID

24787021

Abstract

Intimate partner violence (IPV), which describes physical and/or sexual assault of a spouse or sexually intimate companion, is a common health care issue across the globe. However, existing health outcomes studies are limited. Additionally, no study to our knowledge has specifically focused on the relationship between IPV and sexual health among Latina immigrants in southwestern United States. Through the use of photovoice methodology and a community-based participatory research approach, we assessed these types of relationships drawing on data gathered from 22 Latina survivors of IPV and 20 community stakeholders in El Paso, Texas. Participants identified two major themes: the different expressions of domestic violence and the need for access to sexual and reproductive health services. Community stakeholders and participants identified practical and achievable recommendations and actions including the development of a promotora training program on IPV and sexual health. This assessment extends beyond HIV and STI risk behaviors and highlights disease prevention within a wellness and health promotion framework.

Language: en