Richmond Latino Needs Assessment: A Community-University Partnership to Identify Health Concerns and Service Needs for Latino Youth |
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Authors: | Rosalie Corona Tanya Gonzalez Robert Cohen Charlene Edwards and Torey Edmonds |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Psychology &; Clark-Hill Institute for Positive Youth Development, Virginia Commonwealth University, 806 W. Franklin Street, P.O. Box 842018, Richmond, VA 23284, USA;(2) City of Richmond Hispanic Liaison Office, 4100 Hull Street Road, Richmond, VA 23224, USA;(3) Department of Psychiatry &; Clark-Hill Institute for Positive Youth Development, Virginia Commonwealth University, P.O. Box 980489, Richmond, VA 23298, USA;(4) Richmond Behavioral Health Authority, 107 South Fifth Street, Richmond, VA 23219, USA;(5) Clark-Hill Institute for Positive Youth Development, Virginia Commonwealth University, 810 W. Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23284, USA |
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Abstract: | The presence of Latinos in Virginia is a new phenomenon and as a result, less is known about the health needs of these newest
community members. We formed a community-university partnership to identify health concerns and service needs as they relate
to Latino youth living in Richmond, Virginia and the surrounding area. Using a mixed-method approach, survey data was obtained
from 212 Latino adults, qualitative interviews were conducted with 15 community leaders and focus groups with 23 Latino parents
(16 mothers, 7 fathers) and 6 Latino boys. Participants expressed concern about sexually transmitted infections/pregnancy
among youth (76%), youth behavior problems at home/school (75%), and mental health problems (75%). Participants also expressed
worry that youth would lose their connection to their Latin culture (83%). Qualitative data provided more information regarding
these concerns by linking them with inter-ethnic tensions, and immigration and acculturation-related stressors. Survey participants
also indicated a need for bilingual mental health services (88%) and after-school programs for youth (94%). This study provided
the local community with information on the health concerns and service needs of a new group of community youth—Latino youth.
Findings were presented to local community and City organizations that used the information to respond to the identified needs
and/or concerns. The process in which the data was obtained may prove useful to other individuals interested in obtaining
local level health information in emerging communities. |
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Keywords: | Latino Needs assessment Risk behavior Adolescent Community health |
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