Mariangela Castro-Arteaga

Parent Perspectives on Adolescent Gender-Based Violence as a Public Health Issue in Medellín, Colombia: A Qualitative Study

Introduction Gender-based violence (GBV) is a major public health concern affecting adolescents across Latin America. Yet, little is known about how parents, as key figures in adolescents’ social environments, understand these risks. This study explored parental perspectives on a...

HIV and STI Co-infection and Migration-Related Social Vulnerability among Venezuelan Gay and Bisexual Migrants in Lima, Peru

BACKGROUND: This study examined HIV, bacterial STI co-infection, and migration-related vulnerability among Venezuelan gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBM) in Lima, Peru. METHODS: A total of 306 Venezuelan GBM of any serostatus living in Lima, Peru, were recrui...