"Macho men and passive women".I WAS VERY MUCH IMPRESSED im·press 1 tr.v. im·pressed, im·press·ing, im·press·es 1. To affect strongly, often favorably: with your most recent issue of Conscience and the attention you chose to give to Latino populations. I found the issue to be extremely well-rounded and informative and would especially like to thank you for shedding light on the dearth of research on Latino sexuality. The article showcased what many members of the Latino community already know; that although we are an ever-increasing population in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , there is still an incredible absence of resources for addressing mental and public health issues affecting Latinos. The diversity of the Latino community as a whole certainly presents unique problems in the collection of data and providing appropriate services to different populations, and your article was very helpful in drawing out some of the obstacles and necessary considerations for successful efforts in this area. The importance of culturally appropriate methods of data collection, as well as services, is integral to better understanding the needs of Latinos. The one-size-fits-all one-size-fits-all adj. 1. Relating to or being a garment or covering designed to accommodate a wide range of sizes. 2. Informal Appealing or answering to a wide range of tastes or needs: approach is not an appropriate model, yet it continues to be used in attempting to assess this community's needs. I believe that the authors of the article showcased exactly why it doesn't does·n't Contraction of does not. work and wonderfully framed many of the issues which must be considered in a "whole" approach to understanding Latino sexuality. Although the article did an excellent job of highlighting what types of considerations need to be taken into account in data collection and analysis, it did not address the issue of attitudes of U.S.-born Latinos and foreign-born for·eign-born adj. Foreign by birth; not native to the country in which one resides. Adj. 1. foreign-born - of persons born in another area or country than that lived in; "our large nonnative population" nonnative Latino immigrants. Immigrant populations face complex issues when it comes to accessing public-health benefits, and understanding the specific issues they face requires an even more nuanced examination beyond just ethnic considerations. Thank you again for publishing this article. It is an excellent example of how Conscience continues to take the lead in providing its readership read·er·ship n. 1. The readers of a publication considered as a group. 2. Chiefly British The office of a reader at a university. with cutting-edge information on sexuality and reproductive-health issues. GRISELLA M. MARTINEZ Martinez (märtē`nəs), city (1990 pop. 31,808), seat of Contra Costa co., W Calif., on Carquinez Strait between San Pablo and Suisun bays, in a farm area; inc. 1884. Its major industry is petroleum refining. Washington |
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