A literature review synthesizing 19 recent journal articles related to sexual and reproductive health education in U.S. Latino and Latin American populations. Emphasis is on the role of culture and qualitative research methodologies and listening to the voice of communities. Part 1 deals with the cultural landscape: social influence on behavior by male partners, family, and community. Part 2 describes the roles played by lay health providers and promoters (parteras, promotoras, poetas) as cultural brokers influencing sexual and reproductive health behavior.
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