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Aids Crossing Borders
The Spread Of Hiv Among Migrant Latinos
Introduction
AIDS has crossed every international border and affects all populations throughout the world, including migrant workers. In the U.S., migrant workers are a hidden and sometimes maligned population with limited access to needed health and welfare services, including HIV prevention. Little, however, is known about the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on Latino farmworkers. This absence of systematic research was the impetus for the preparation of this book.
About the Book
This book is the first collection of research studies focusing specifically on migrant Latino farmworkers. The book brings together seven research studies to provide a profile of the HIV prevention, surveillance, and treatment needs of migrant workers. The editors combine their own work with that of nationally and internationally recognized experts to provide a comprehensive analysis of different aspects of the HIV epidemic among migrant Latino workers.
Topics Covered
They examine issues such as the HIV prevention needs of Latino farmworking women and their children, the sexual beliefs and behaviors of Latino migrant workers, the effects of migration on changes in sexuality and sexual practices, the risk for HIV through use of sex workers, knowledge about the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the effectiveness of prevention programs, and policies and programs that may stem the spread of HIV among this population.
Perspectives Included
The book is notable for including, in addition to researchers' views, the perspectives of migrant workers and policymakers on HIV prevention policies and programs.
