| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1048669 | Health & Place | 2010 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Differences in relationship power dynamics or migration factors may affect knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) towards HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in resettling Migrant women. A sample of 122 women and men born in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan or Bangladesh and residing in Montreal completed questionnaires on HIV/STI KAP and decision-making power Within sexual relationships. Knowledge gaps and stigmatizing attitudes were found. STI/HIV information available in one's language and other educational strategies that consider women's Power may improve KAP among South Asian migrant women.
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Authors
Anita J. Gagnon, Lisa Merry, Jacqueline Bocking, Ellen Rosenberg, Jacqueline Oxman-Martinez,