It isn't all about language: communication barriers for Latinas using contraceptives

Shelly Campo; Connie Kohler; Natoshia M Askelson; Cristina Ortiz; Mary Losch

doi:10.1177/1043659614524784

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It isn't all about language: communication barriers for Latinas using contraceptives

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It isn't all about language: communication barriers for Latinas using contraceptives

Shelly Campo, Connie Kohler, Natoshia M Askelson, Cristina Ortiz and Mary Losch

Journal of transcultural nursing, Vol.26(5), pp.466-472

11/2015

DOI: 10.1177/1043659614524784

PMID: 24829261

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Abstract

Little is known about barriers that Latinas in the United States face in preventing unintended pregnancies beyond those of language and cost. This study examined factors inhibiting contraceptive use among 18- to 30-year-old Latinas in the Midwest. Individual interviews (N = 31) were conducted in Spanish with Latinas residing across the state. The interview protocol included questions about contraceptives and unintended pregnancies. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, translated, and coded for themes related to barriers. The majority of the barriers were related to communication but not English proficiency. Respondents talked about specific situations and experiences in which communication presented obstacles to using contraceptives. While language and cost are important barriers, attention needs to be paid to the other communication issues that women face related to culture, religion, partners, family, and spontaneity. Health care providers need to address the range of communication barriers that affect Latinas' contraceptive use.

Pregnancy

Young Adult

Contraceptive Agents

Language

Communication Barriers

Pregnancy, Unplanned

United States

Humans

Adolescent

Female

Hispanic Americans - psychology

Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice - ethnology

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Title: Subtitle: It isn't all about language: communication barriers for Latinas using contraceptives
Creators: Shelly Campo - University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA shelly-campo@uiowa.edu
Connie Kohler - University of Alabama-Birmingham, AL, USA
Natoshia M Askelson - University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
Cristina Ortiz - University of Minnesota-Morris, MN, USA
Mary Losch - University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA, USA
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of transcultural nursing, Vol.26(5), pp.466-472
DOI: 10.1177/1043659614524784
PMID: 24829261
NLM abbreviation: J Transcult Nurs
ISSN: 1043-6596
eISSN: 1552-7832
Publisher: United States
Language: English
Date published: 11/2015
Academic Unit: Graduate College Admin and Gen; Injury Prevention Research Center; Public Policy Center (Archive); Communication Studies; Community and Behavioral Health
Record Identifier: 9984063136902771

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