Protect Yourself Protect Your Family

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STATISTICS
WHAT LATINOS In 2000, 14% ofLatinos were infectedbyheterosexualcontact, comparedtoonly
HAVE TOLD US 5% ofwhite men.
In the US, 10-14% ofboys and menreporthaving sex with otherboys andmen.
"Ifthereis
communication, then
thereislove; thesex Ofall Latino males inthe US withAIDS, 46% were classified as men who have
thatyougetoutonthe sex with othermen.
streetisnotlove, it's Young gay and bisexual African American and Latino men represent a higher
justsex. It'sjust proportion of HIV infections when compared with young white gay and
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relief.
bisexual men.
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En 2000,AfricanAmericans represented 1/3 and Latino males comprised 1/5 of
"Theproblem with
theAIDS cases among gay andbisexual men.
condoms isn'treally
thecondomitself. The HIV infection andAIDS disproportionately affect Latinos. While Latinos make
lackofcommunication up about 13% ofthe US population, they accountfor almost 20% ofcumulative
is therealproblem. AIDS cases in this country.
Latinomalesneedto
takethetimetosay, Amonghomosexuals andbisexuals, theproportion ofHIV/AIDS cases inyoung
'Wait, weneedtotalk men 13 to 24 years old is higher amongAfricanAmericans (16%) and Latinos
beforewetakeoffour (13%), thanitis amongyoung gay andbisexual whitemales (9%).
clothesandhavesex."
ManyLatino menhave sexualrelations with othermen andotherwomenoutside
£3 oftheirmarriages or stablerelationships. Latinas represent 15% ofAIDS cases
"Thereisno needto caused by having sex with a bisexual man. There's a high probability that the
feelembarrassed actual numbermay behigherthanwhatis reported.
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condom becauseitis
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A "real man" talks to his family; is faithful to his partner; is accepting
of another's sexuality; is a positive role model for children; asks
for help; provides for, and supports his family; shares decision-
making; takes care of his health; and treats a woman as a friend
and a partner, not as a sex object or servant.
Fidelity is the basis of any relationship. It Tf^ If
.
is much better to refrain from sexual activity
outside of your principal relationship, but if
you are going to have sex, use a condom. w
a
Many states have laws that criminalize sexual relations with people
less than 18 years of age and define it as statutory rape.
Condoms are the ONLY effective method of preventing HIV infection.
It may not feel the same but it still feels good. Ask your partner
to put them on for you. Using a drop of lubricant in the tip of the
condom can significantly increase your pleasure.

STATISTICS HEALTHY SEXUALITY: COMMUNICATION
NEW SEXUAL NORMS
In2000, 14%ofLatinoswereinfectedbyheterosexualcontact,comparedtoonly • Whatdefines the roleofthe traditional male sometimes limits his abilityto Ifyoufindyourselfbecomingaggressivetowardyourpartner,seekprofessional
5%ofwhitemen. expresshimselfsexually. We needtoredefine the normsofmasculinityand helpimmediately.
femininitysothattheLatinocommunityasawholecanbesuccessful.
IntheUS, 10-14%ofboysandmenreporthavingsexwithotherboysandmen. ManyLatinosareafraidtotalktotheirpartnersaboutsex. It'sinterestingto
• It'simportantthateachmanconfrontshissexualitysothathecanberesponsible thinkthathavingsexisofteneasierthantalkingaboutit. Thisshouldn'tbeso.
OfallLatinomalesintheUSwithAIDS.46%wereclassifiedasmenwhohave andcareforandprotecthisfamilyandhislovedones. It is important to speak openly about sex before deciding to start a
sexwithothermen. sexual relationship.
• Acceptingbisexualandhomosexual Latinoscanhelpthecommunityprevent
Younggay andbisexualAfricanAmerican and Latino menrepresent ahigher HIVinfectionandAIDS. Ifacceptedbyothers,thesemenwouldnotfeelthe vho and condoms are promiscuous, they
proportion of HIV infections when compared with young white gay and needtocoveruptheirsexualitybehindheterosexualrelationships.
bisexualmen.
• Bisexualandhomosexualmenwhoaremarriedoftenputthemselvesandtheir andthewoman. Sex
En2000,AfricanAmericansrepresented 1/3andLatinomalescomprised 1/5of familiesatriskofinfection. Theyoftenfailtocommunicatetoprotecttheir lined h\ boih parlne
theAIDScasesamonggayandbisexualmen. familiesfromthepainthetruthcouldcause. However,aninfectionofanother
HIVinfectionandAIDSdisproportionatelyaffectLatinos. WhileLatinosmake familymemberwouldresultinagreatdealmorepain.
upabout 13%oftheUSpopulation,theyaccountforalmost20%ofcumulative • Manywomenaredependenton men,economicallyandsocially. This leaves
AIDScasesinthiscountry. womeninaveryvulnerablepositionbecausemenareofteninchargeofmaking infected,ask youi health pink
Amonghomosexualsandbisexuals,theproportionofHIV/AIDScases thedecisionsaboutsex,includingwhetherornottouseacondom. Theyneedtoknowtoprotect
men 13 to24yearsoldis higheramongAfricanAmeric is(16%)and Latinos • Somemenputwomen atriskofHIV infectionasaresultofsexual violence
;ualwhitemales1,9%). andrape. IntheUnitedStates 1 ofevery3womenarerapedintheirlifetimes.
othermenandotherwomenoutside • Betweentwoconsentingadults,thereare anumberofwayssexualitycanhe
oftheirmam stablerelationships itinasrepresent 15%ofAIDScases expressed. Womenwhoenjoyhealthysexlivesarebothmoralandrespectable.
cacatuusaeldnbuymbhearvimnagysebxewhiitghhearbtihsaen; There'sahigh probability thatthe • Bothmenandwomenhavetheabilitytocontroltheirsexualdesiresandmake l)SavecaHnIlVakjeusutpbetoca1u0seorlie15hiyesahresltoookdsevgeolood.p
rtneraboutthen sexualanddrugusehistory,
Latinastoldustheydon'tfeelcomfortabletalkingaboutse: iththeirpartners:
thattheirpartners are often unfaithful: thattheirpartne under the influence ofdrugs oralcohol.
condoms;andthattheydon'tfeelpreparedtoinitiatecom
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A "real man" talks to his family; is faithful to his partner; is accepting
of another's sexuality; is a positive role model for children; asks
for help; provides for, and supports his family; shares decision-
making; takes care of his health; and treats a woman as a friend
and a partner, not as a sex object or servant.
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Fidelity is the basis of any relationship. It , I
is much better to refrain from sexual activity
outside of your principal relationship, but if
you are going to have sex, use a condom.
Many states have laws that criminalize sexual relations with people
less than 18 years of age and define it as statutory rape.
Condoms are the ONLY effective method of preventing HIV infection.
It may not feel the same but it still feels good. Ask your partner
to put them on for you. Using a drop of lubricant in the tip of the
condom can significantly increase your pleasure.
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e mission ofthe project is to identify cultural and social contexts related to
HIV/AIDS that define the experiences ofLatino families in the United States.
Our findings will be used to develop and strengthen HIV/STI prevention tools
targetingLatinofamilies with specific focus onmediamessages andrisk-reduction
education programs.
Formore informationplease call
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Yanira Cruz, M.P.H. 4C—D» 1
Director Institute for Hispanic Health OCD XCD C\J
Latino Families HIV Prevention Project .=? oo
(202)-785-1670 (800)-311-6257 O) CM
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Britt Rios-Ellis, Ph.D. ^ 05
Principal Investigator and Professor C o
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California State University Long Beach O 3 ">
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(562)-985-1770 o I
[email protected] X 0C0D Xo
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Rocio Leon, B.S.
Assistant Project Coordinator
ational Council of La Raza, Los Angeles
(213)-489-3428
[email protected]