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Enhancing Latinas' Participation in Research on Sexual Assault: Cultural Considerations in the Design and Implementation of Research in the Latino Community

NCJ Number
233715
Journal
Violence Against Women Volume: 17 Issue: 2 Dated: February 2011 Pages: 177-188
Author(s)
Courtney E. Ahrens; Libier Isas; Monica Viveros
Date Published
February 2011
Length
12 pages
Annotation
This study examined the available research on sexual assault among Latinas.
Abstract
To provide a more complete picture of the prevalence, impact, and treatment of sexual assault among Latinas, researchers must begin to develop and employ culturally competent recruitment and data-collection procedures that can facilitate participation and disclosure. In this article, we sought to synthesize recommendations from research with Latino populations, community-based and participatory action research, and research on sexual assault to provide a list of suggestions for conducting culturally competent research about sexual assault with Latino populations. Innovative examples from our own focus group study with Latinas are provided throughout. (Published Abstract)