Loreto Lara's research while affiliated with University of Desarrollo and other places
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Publications (8)
Purpose:
This study aims to describe human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related knowledge and beliefs, as well as understanding attitudes towards masculinity in the context of HIV prevention, held among Chilean men.
Design:
This study reports the qualitative findings of a sequential qualitative-quantitative mixed methodology study: Bringing men...
The aim of this descriptive cross-sectional study was to investigate the following factors associated with sexually transmitted infections and human immunodeficiency virus prevention: (a) knowledge, (b) attitudes, (c) self-efficacy, (d) vulnerability, (e) risky behaviors, (f) preventive behaviors, and (g) internet use among 40 Chilean women between...
PurposeThe incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is high among young Chilean women, and there are no STI or HIV prevention interventions available to them that incorporate technology. The purpose of this study was to investigate the preliminary efficacy of an Internet-based STI and HIV prevention...
Young Chilean women between 18 and 24 years of age are at high risk of contracting sexually transmitted infection (STI) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The literature shows a shortage of STI-HIV prevention interventions focused on this specific high-risk population and a unique set of barriers to receiving prevention messages. Internet-base...
To compare the sensitivity and specificity of an Oral Rapid Test (ORT) to that of the Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) for HIV testing in Santiago, Chile; to track the number of study participants returning for ELISA testing results; and to analyze the participants' perceptions of the ORT compared to the ELISA.
A total of 497 people were r...
Accessible summary
Depression is considered a factor that interferes with HIV prevention.
Depression may reach 41% among low‐income Chilean women.
The current study analyzed the impact of Mano a Mano‐Mujer , an HIV prevention intervention, on depressive symptoms among low‐income Chilean women.
Mano a Mano‐Mujer provided significant benefits for wom...
Citations
... Evidencia reciente muestra la potencialidad del uso de tecnologías móviles aplicadas a prevención, detección y adherencia a tratamiento de VIH [20][21][22] , especialmente por el uso intensivo de redes sociales y aplicaciones móviles de parte de los adolescentes. Estudios nacionales han descrito estrategias de intervención basadas en internet de VIH/ITS en jóvenes mayores de 18 años, demostrando un significativo incremento del conocimiento relacionado con VIH/ITS y una reducción de conductas sexuales de riesgo 23,24 . ...
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... Increased risk for HIV infection among Latina women is linked to cultural and social determinants of health that interfere with HIV prevention (De Oliveira, Cianelli, Gattamorta, Kowalski, & Peragallo, 2017;Peragallo Montano et al., 2019). Latinas experience several HIV risk factors, such as their partner's risky behaviors (e.g., sexual activity under the influence of alcohol, multiple partners, and unprotected sex), lower usage of condoms (e.g., in long-term heterosexual relationships or when trying to get pregnant; Cianelli et al., 2019;Ferrer et al., 2016;Peragallo et al., 2018), and prioritizing daily survival and family responsibilities over concerns about HIV prevention Hernandez et al., 2012;Villegas et al., 2013). ...
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... Hispanic culture seems to increase the risk of HIV infection among women. In particular, this situation prevails in women in steady relationships who mainly report lower perceived HIV risk due to the myth of romantic love (Lara et al., 2008). Another risky situation is alcohol consumption that is normalized in Hispanic cultures. ...
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... The Self-Efficacy for STI-HIV Scale (10 items; α = .69; Ferrer et al., 2006;Villegas et al., 2015) measured women's perceived ability to practice STD and HIV prevention strategies. The responses were rated on a 5-point scale ranging from 1 (not sure) to 5 (completely sure), with items summed for a total score ranging from 10 to 50. ...
... These include implementation costs for the community organizations (e.g., hiring and training a facilitator, refreshments, materials for the sessions, or rental space) and associated costs of attendance for participants (e.g., potential loss of wages for missed work, gas and parking or public transportation, and childcare cost), which could create barriers for certain communities or individuals. In addition, sharing intimate experiences in a group can cause some embarrassment and stigma for participants, which decreases intervention engagement and efficacy (Hernandez et al., 2012;Villegas et al., 2014). ...
... It used a rapid Ab assay oral test in saliva to detect antibodies against HIV-1 and HIV-2 as compared to enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in blood from 497 individuals. Rapid oral and ELISA tests were found to be statistically equal in sensitivity and specificity [26]. Our validation work was similar. ...
... Prior research has suggested that depression can affect engagement in health promotion behaviors (Atkins, 2010;Brown et al., 2006;Cianelli et al., 2013;NAMI, 2014) such as condom use, substance abuse, and noncompliance with medication and dietary regimens. Therefore, it would be informative to study the mediating effects of depression in the relationship between its social determinants and engagement in health promotion behaviors. ...
