Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development
Volume 44, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 245-262

Recruiting and Assessing Recent Young Adult Latina Immigrants in Health Disparities Research (Article)

Sheehan D.M. , Dillon F.R.* , Babino R. , Melton J. , Spadola C. , Da Silva N. , De La Rosa M.
  • a Department of Epidemiology, Florida International University, United States
  • b Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, State University of New York at Albany, United States
  • c The Center for Research on U.S. Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse, Florida International University, United States
  • d School of Social Work, Florida International University, United States
  • e School of Social Work, Florida International University, United States
  • f Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, State University of New York at Albany, United States
  • g The Center for Research on U.S. Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse and School of Social Work, Florida International University, United States

Abstract

The authors interviewed 4 researchers to identify facilitators in recruiting and assessing Latina immigrants. The 4 researchers recruited 530 recent Latina immigrants (ages 18–23 years) for a study of social and cultural determinants of health. Consensual qualitative research methods revealed that respondent-driven sampling was an effective recruitment method. Fear of deportation was a barrier. Stigma about sensitive topics (e.g., sex, drug use) did not affect participation. Findings can help counselors conduct health disparities research. Los autores entrevistaron a 4 investigadores para identificar facilitadores para el reclutamiento y evaluación de inmigrantes latinas. Los 4 investigadores reclutaron a 530 mujeres latinas que habían inmigrado recientemente (edades entre 18 y 23 años) para un estudio de los factores sociales y culturales determinantes de la salud. Los métodos de investigación cuantitativa consensuados revelaron que el muestreo dirigido por las encuestadas fue un método efectivo de reclutamiento. El miedo a la deportación fue un obstáculo. El estigma asociado a temas delicados (p. ej., el sexo, el uso de drogas) no afectó a la participación. Los hallazgos pueden ayudar a los consejeros a realizar estudios sobre disparidades en la salud. © 2016 American Counseling Association. All rights reserved.

Author Keywords

Latina immigrants health disparities recruitment

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84989225731&doi=10.1002%2fjmcd.12052&partnerID=40&md5=691ac8423f19638e34d91fc106db89f0
DOI: 10.1002/jmcd.12052
ISSN: 08838534
Cited by: 8
Original Language: English