The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA

Abstract #40909

Fernando Sanudo, MPH, Health Promotion Center, Vista Community Clinic, 1000 Vale Terrace, Vista, CA 02984, 760-631-5000x1290, FSanudo@aol.com

While living in the United States, migrant and seasonal Mexican farmworkers participate in unsafe behaviors such as unprotected sexual activity, needle use, and sex with other men,which places them at risk for HIV infection. Despite the spread of AIDS among Mexican farmworkers, very little is known about educational interventions that may (a)increase their knowledge of HIV/AIDS, (b)positively affect their attitudes about HIV/AIDS, and (c)increase condom use behavior to reduce exposure to HIV. An intervention consisting of two HIV/AIDS-related Spanish language fotonovelas and a radio novela was used for this study. A repeated measure ANOVA revealed significant differences between the intervention (n=85) and comparison (n=90)groups on HIV knowledge. However, no significant difference was found on HIV risk perceptions (attitude construct). In regards to changes in condom use behavior, a significant difference was detected among farmworkers in the intervention group only.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will be able to apply a culturally appropriate HIV prevention intervention to Latino farmworkers in their communities.

Keywords: HIV Interventions, Hispanic

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.