| Medications for sexual health available from non-medical sources: a need for increased access to healthcare and education among immigrant latinos in the rural southeastern USA. | |
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PMID: 20890659 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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This study documented the types and quality of sexual health medications obtained by immigrant Latinos from non-medical sources. Samples of the medications were purchased from non-medical sources in the rural Southeast by trained native Spanish-speaking "buyers". Medications were screened the presence of active pharmaceutical ingredients using mass spectrometry. Eleven medications were purchased from tiendas and community members. Six were suggested to treat sexually transmitted diseases, one was to treat sexual dysfunction, one was to prevent pregnancy, and two were to assist in male-to-female transgender transition or maintenance. All medications contained the stated active ingredients. Findings suggest that medications are available from non-medical sources and may not be used as indicated. Interventions that target immigrant Latinos within their communities and rely on existing structures may be effective in reducing barriers to medical and healthcare services and increasing the proper use of medications to reduce potential harm. |
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Authors:
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Scott D Rhodes; Facundo M Fernández; Jami S Leichliter; Aaron T Vissman; Stacy Duck; Mary Claire O'Brien; Cindy Miller; Aimee M Wilkin; Glenn A Harris; Dana M Hostetler; Fred R Bloom |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of immigrant and minority health / Center for Minority Public Health Volume: 13 ISSN: 1557-1920 ISO Abbreviation: J Immigr Minor Health Publication Date: 2011 Dec |
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Created Date: 2011-10-31 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101256527 Medline TA: J Immigr Minor Health Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1183-6 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy, Division of Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC, 27157-1063, USA, srhodes@wfubmc.edu. |
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