@article{3b3d2104e41642ddb45433d0a1e7d830,
title = "The Assets and Challenges of Formerly Incarcerated Latino Men{\textquoteright}s Social Support Networks in Promoting Healthy Behaviors",
abstract = "After being exposed to high-risk environments in correctional facilities, formerly incarcerated Latino men (FILM) encounter new risks upon reentering their community of residence including drug use and sexual risk behaviors. Families and close social support networks are critical in potentially mitigating the stressors and risks associated with reentry and reducing the likelihood of recidivism. We conducted a study to examine the material and cognitive assets that familial networks can use to provide support to FILM to engage in health-promoting practices. This analysis is based on linear and logistic regression modeling of cross-sectional data collected through a computer-administered survey with dyads of FILM (ages 18–49, who had been in jail or prison within the past 5 years) and their nominated social network (n = 130 dyads). We found that both male and female social supports (MSS and FSS) have significantly higher levels of structural resources (education and employment) than FILM. Though FSS reported higher self-efficacy on health-promoting practices than FILM, contrary to what we predicted, FILM and FSS/MSS reported similar levels of mental health and behavioral risks. Our results suggest a number of limitations in designing family-based intervention strategies, but they also provided insight into the specificities needed to enhance the social support networks of FILM.",
keywords = "Formerly incarcerated populations, HIV prevention, Health promoting behaviors, Latino health, Latino men{\textquoteright}s health, Men{\textquoteright}s health, Social support, Substance abuse prevention",
author = "Miguel Mu{\~n}oz-Laboy and Omar Martinez and Jeffrey Draine and Vincent Guilamo-Ramos and Nicolette Severson and Ethan Levine and Gregory Benjamin",
note = "Funding Information: Data for this analysis was generated from the study sponsored by the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health:Network Determinants of Sexual Risk, Alcohol and Marijuana Binge Use among Formerly Incarcerated LatinoMen (grant #1RC1MH088636-01). This study was approved by Columbia University (CU IRB protocol #AAAE4697) and Temple University (TU IRB protocol #20641) Institutional Review Boards. Additionally, aCertificate of Confidentiality was obtained from the National Institute of Mental Health in order to protect theprivacy and confidentiality of the study participants. We would like to thank our research participants and themembers of our research team: Santos Bobet, Ilka Bobet, Erica Paik, Ashley Perry, Hector Ramos, FranciscoQui?ones and Samuel Santiago. The content of this article is solely the responsibility of the authors and doesnot necessarily represent the official views of the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health or the National Institutes of Health. Funding Information: Acknowledgements Data for this analysis was generated from the study sponsored by the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health:Network Determinants of Sexual Risk, Alcohol and Marijuana Binge Use among Formerly Incarcerated LatinoMen (grant #1RC1MH088636-01). This study was approved by Columbia University (CU IRB protocol #AAAE4697) and Temple University (TU IRB protocol #20641) Institutional Review Boards. Additionally, aCertificate of Confidentiality was obtained from the National Institute of Mental Health in order to protect theprivacy and confidentiality of the study participants. We would like to thank our research participants and themembers of our research team: Santos Bobet, Ilka Bobet, Erica Paik, Ashley Perry, Hector Ramos, FranciscoQui{\~n}ones and Samuel Santiago. The content of this article is solely the responsibility of the authors and doesnot necessarily represent the official views of the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health or the National Institutes of Health.",
year = "2018",
month = aug,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1007/s11524-017-0183-9",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "95",
pages = "534--546",
journal = "Journal of Urban Health",
issn = "1099-3460",
publisher = "Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH",
number = "4",
}