South Asian migrant women and HIV/STIs: knowledge, attitudes and practices and the role of sexual power
Gagnon, A.J.; Merry, L.; Bocking, J.; Rosenberg, E.; Oxman-Martinez, J.
Health and Place 16(1): 10-15
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 1873-2054 PMID: 19747873 DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2009.06.009Document Number: 209556
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.