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Many women who have immigrated from Mexico and other Latin American countries and who have experienced some form of sexual trauma, sexual violence, sexual abuse, or sex trafficking have unmet occupational needs as they adjust to their lives in the United States. Limited research and resources are available to address these needs. A culturally sensitive program was curated to identify and meet the occupational needs of these women. Three themes that encompassed their primary occupational needs included the need for social participation and connection, the need for emotional and mental health promotion and maintenance, and the need for security and stability. By the end of the 7-week program, these needs were met successfully. Further research, program development, and advocacy are required to refine the individual care occupational therapists can provide to women from this population.
Publication Date
Spring 4-25-2025
Publisher
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Keywords
Sexual violence, Sexual abuse, Sexual trauma, Sex trafficking, Latin american, Mexican, Women
Medical Subject Headings
Sexual violence, Sexual abuse, Sexual trauma, Sex trafficking, Latin american, Mexican, Women
Disciplines
Occupational Therapy
Recommended Citation
Govea, A., Greer, M., & Nelson, C. (2025, April 25). PODEROSAS: A Program to Meet the Occupational Needs of Latina Women. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2025/29
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