| Biography | |
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 Prof. Silvia Chavez-Baray University of Texas at El Paso, USA |
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| Title: Physical and Mental Health and Well-Being of Latina Migrants in the U.S.-Mexico Border | |
| Abstract: Authors: Eva M. Moya, PhD, LMSW, Department of Social Work College of Health Science, University of Texas at El Paso Silvia M. Chavez-Baray, PhD, Post Doc, Department of Social Work College of Health Science, University of Texas at El Paso The U.S.-Mexico Border is complex region characterized by dynamic cultures, languages and limited access to health and human services. Migrant women in the border face multiple issues which make them vulnerable to violence and homelessness due to poverty, uncompensated employment and unrecognized education credentials, isolation, stigma, and discriminatory practices. The authors present quantitative and qualitative data from five research projects with migrant women that experienced gender and structural violence to illustrate the intersectionality between health, violence, and well-being. This presentation includes the findings of: Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs in Migrant Women; Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in El Paso, Texas; The Voices and Images of Migrant Women, Domestic Violence, Sexual and Reproductive Health; and Stories of Homeless Women. Women’s responses to abusive home environments, interactions with services and providers, perspectives on their situation in the U.S.-Mexico border region, resiliency and empowerment responses to ensure wellbeing are highlighted. Implications for research, policy, and services, particularly those with responsibility for meeting the needs of migrant women are discussed. | |
| Biography: Education Humanistic Institute of Sinaloa July 2009 Ph.D. in International Humanistic Psychology Culiacán, Sinaloa México Humanistic Institute of Sinaloa January 2005 Master of Science in Childhood Evaluation and Therapy Culiacán, Sinaloa México Centro de Estudios Teresianos Superiores July 2004 Diplomate Children and Youth Victims of Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua Mexico Gestalt Therapy Institute Western Region, INTEGRO June 2002 Master of Science in Gestalt Psychotherapy Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico Regional Institute of Family Studies, IREFAM September 2002 Diplomate Family Orientation Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua México Centro de Estudios Universitarios December 1997 Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology Monterrey, Nuevo Leon México | |
