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Intimate partner violence among stigmatized Latina workers
Maria Eugenia Fernandez-Esquer1, Pamela M Diamond
1Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, School of Public Health, University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston, TX 77030, USA. Maria.E.Fernandez-Esquer@uth.tmc.edu
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|May 21, 2013
Summary
Newly immigrated Latinas in the U.S. working in bars face intimate partner violence (IPV). Residency length and sexual practices are key predictors of IPV for these women.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Immigration Studies
Background:
- Latinas recently immigrated to the U.S. working in bars/cantinas face unique risks for intimate partner violence (IPV).
- Occupational hazards include heavy drinking, sex-related expectations, and social stigma.
- Existing research may not fully capture the experiences of this vulnerable population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore demographic, substance abuse, and sexual risk factors influencing IPV experienced by cantineras.
- To examine predictors of IPV from both primary and nonprimary sexual partners.
Main Methods:
- Interviews were conducted with 669 cantineras (bar workers).
- Data analyzed to identify predictors of IPV.
- Explored factors including residency, substance abuse, sexual practices, and partner behaviors.
Main Results:
- Length of residency in the U.S. and current sexual practices significantly predicted IPV from both primary and nonprimary partners.
- Partner-specific predictors of violence were linked to cantineras' substance use and work practices.
- Findings highlight unique risk factors and experiences of this immigrant subgroup.
Conclusions:
- Residency and sexual practices are critical factors in IPV risk for Latina immigrant bar workers.
- Understanding partner-specific violence predictors is crucial for targeted interventions.
- Research must account for the complex occupational and social context of stigmatized immigrant workers to accurately assess IPV.
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