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
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

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)