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A Needs Assessment of Latino Men's Health Concerns

^* To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: terry.peak{at}usu.edu.

	Abstract

Historically, Latino men are an understudied group. Researchers know little about the impact of culture or gender on health concerns. In this study, focus groups with Latino men were held that investigated their health concerns, barriers, motivators, and access to health information and health services. Additionally, the researchers wished to determine if a church-based design might help reach men who might not be responsive to more traditional health education or public health routes. Results included that the Latino male participants in this study wanted health information but wanted it to be more specific and in an accessible format. They also desired more Spanish-speaking health care providers and were acutely interested in low-cost health care. Prevention was not of much interest to these participants. Church-attending participants were interested in church-based health education.

First published on December 10, 2008
American Journal of Men's Health 2008, doi:10.1177/1557988308327051


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