Objetivo Describir la capacidad de respuesta de hombres en situación de desplazamiento frente a problemas de salud sexual y reproductiva, particularmente frente a las ITS/VIH/SIDA. Metodología Se realizó un estudio etnográfico en Medellín, Colombia, entre marzo y noviembre de 2010, con hombres en situación de desplazamiento quienes se encontraban viviendo en albergues. Se utilizaron las técnicas de observación y entrevista semi-estructurada. Se entrevistaron 19 hombres con menos de 1 año de estar en condición de desplazamiento forzado. Resultados Se analizaron tres categorías: desplazamiento y efectos en la vida cotidiana, aspectos relacionados con la sexualidad y capacidad de respuesta. Los hombres, a pesar de tener información sobre el condón y de percibir el riesgo frente las ITS/VIH/SIDA, no toman medidas preventivas durante sus prácticas sexuales, y asumen conductas de riesgo. Las condiciones de vida en el albergue, las pocas oportunidades de trabajo y la cultura respecto a su masculinidad, aumentan el riesgo de ITS y disminuyen su capacidad de respuesta. Conclusión La capacidad de respuesta a ITS/VIH/SIDA en los hombres en situación de desplazamiento reciente está disminuida debido a las condiciones materiales, y sicosociales del proceso que enfrentan. Se requieren políticas y programas que aborden las necesidades específicas de este grupo, orientadas a mejorar la información, el acceso a los servicios y oportunidades de un trabajo digno.

Objective Describing displaced males' responsiveness regarding issues concerning sexual and reproductive health, particularly contracting STI/HIV/AIDS. Methodology An ethnographic study concerning displaced males who were living in shelters was carried out in Medellín, Colombia, from March to November 2010; observation and semi-structured interview techniques were used. Nineteen men(with and without a partner) aged 18to60years old were interviewed; they had been suffering the effects of forced displacement for less than 1 year. The results were analyzed following grounded theory guidelines. Results Three main categories were analyzed: having been forcibly displaced and such impact on their daily life, issues related to their sexuality and their ability to respond. Despite forcibly displaced male shaving information about condo muse and perceiving the risk posed by STI/HIV/AIDS, they did not take preventative measures when engaging in their sexual practices and most assumed various risky behavior patterns. Living conditions in the hostel, few job opportunities and the culture regarding machismo increased the risk of acquiring an STI and decreased their responsiveness to them. Conclusion Responsiveness to STI/HIV/AID Sin males who had been experiencing the hardships of having been recently displaced was seen to have become reduced because of the material and psychosocial conditions which they had to face. Policies and programs addressing this group's specific needs are required which are aimed at improving information regarding sexual and reproductive health, access to services and opportunities for decent work.

Objective Describing displaced males' responsiveness regarding issues concerning sexual and reproductive health, particularly contracting STI/HIV/AIDS. Methodology An ethnographic study concerning displaced males who were living in shelters was carried out in Medellín, Colombia, from March to November 2010; observation and semi-structured interview techniques were used. Nineteen men(with and without a partner) aged 18to60years old were interviewed; they had been suffering the effects of forced displacement for less than 1 year. The results were analyzed following grounded theory guidelines. Results Three main categories were analyzed: having been forcibly displaced and such impact on their daily life, issues related to their sexuality and their ability to respond. Despite forcibly displaced male shaving information about condo muse and perceiving the risk posed by STI/HIV/AIDS, they did not take preventative measures when engaging in their sexual practices and most assumed various risky behavior patterns. Living conditions in the hostel, few job opportunities and the culture regarding machismo increased the risk of acquiring an STI and decreased their responsiveness to them. Conclusion Responsiveness to STI/HIV/AID Sin males who had been experiencing the hardships of having been recently displaced was seen to have become reduced because of the material and psychosocial conditions which they had to face. Policies and programs addressing this group's specific needs are required which are aimed at improving information regarding sexual and reproductive health, access to services and opportunities for decent work.

Objetivo Describir la capacidad de respuesta de hombres en situación de desplazamiento frente a problemas de salud sexual y reproductiva, particularmente frente a las ITS/VIH/SIDA. Metodología Se realizó un estudio etnográfico en Medellín, Colombia, entre marzo y noviembre de 2010, con hombres en situación de desplazamiento quienes se encontraban viviendo en albergues. Se utilizaron las técnicas de observación y entrevista semi-estructurada. Se entrevistaron 19 hombres con menos de 1 año de estar en condición de desplazamiento forzado. Resultados Se analizaron tres categorías: desplazamiento y efectos en la vida cotidiana, aspectos relacionados con la sexualidad y capacidad de respuesta. Los hombres, a pesar de tener información sobre el condón y de percibir el riesgo frente las ITS/VIH/SIDA, no toman medidas preventivas durante sus prácticas sexuales, y asumen conductas de riesgo. Las condiciones de vida en el albergue, las pocas oportunidades de trabajo y la cultura respecto a su masculinidad, aumentan el riesgo de ITS y disminuyen su capacidad de respuesta. Conclusión La capacidad de respuesta a ITS/VIH/SIDA en los hombres en situación de desplazamiento reciente está disminuida debido a las condiciones materiales, y sicosociales del proceso que enfrentan. Se requieren políticas y programas que aborden las necesidades específicas de este grupo, orientadas a mejorar la información, el acceso a los servicios y oportunidades de un trabajo digno.

Objetivo Analizar la autoimagen e imagen social de las mujeres compañeras de migrantes (MCM) y su relación con la búsqueda de servicios de salud sexual y reproductiva (SSR) en comunidades con alto índice de intensidad migratoria a Estados Unidos de América (EUA). Método Entre octubre de 2004 y mayo de 2005 se realizaron 60 entrevistas en profundidad a MCM y 19 entrevistas semiestructuradas a integrantes de sus familias, 14 representantes de organizaciones sociales, 10 representantes de los servicios de salud y 31 hombres y mujeres residentes de la comunidad. Resultados La autoimagen e imagen social de las MCM es de mujeres "desprotegidas", "solas", "sin pareja sexual" y por lo tanto inactivas sexualmente. En consecuencia "no deben padecer ITS, usar anticonceptivos, ni embarazarse" cuando su compañero está en EUA. La búsqueda de servicios de SSR se encuentra relacionada con la autoimagen, la imagen social y el comportamiento esperado de estas mujeres predominando la noción de control familiar o social, la cual está relacionada con sus condiciones de convivencia o no con familiares. Conclusiones Las MCM que conviven con su familia o la de su compañero son sujeto de mayor control "familiar" para buscar servicios de SSR. Por el contrario, las MCM que viven solas son sujeto de mayor control "social" sobre este proceso. La autoimagen e imagen social de mujeres inactivas sexualmente parece incidir en el comportamiento social de estas mujeres y puede constituirse en un obstáculo para la búsqueda oportuna de servicios de SSR en comunidades con alta intensidad migratoria.

Objective Analysing the self-image and social image of migrants' female partners (MFP) and their relationship with the search for sexual and reproductive health services (SRHS) in communities having a high US migratory intensity index. Methods 60 MFP were subjected to in-depth interviews between October 2004 and May 2005 and 19 semi-structured interviews were held with members of their families, 14 representatives from social organisations, 10 health service representatives and 31 men and women residing in the community. Results MFP self-image and social image regards women as being "vulnerable", "alone", "lacking sexual partner" and thus being sexually inactive. Consequently, "they must not contract sexually-transmitted diseases (STD), use contraceptives or become pregnant" when their partners are in the USA. The search for SRHS services was found to be related to self-image, social image and the notion of family or social control predominated in the behaviour expected for these women which, in turn, was related to conditions regarding their coexistence (or not) with their families. Conclusions MFP living with their family or their partner's family were subject to greater "family" control in their search for SRHS services. On the contrary, MFP living alone were subjected to greater "social" control over such process. Sexuallyinactive women's self-image and social image seems to have a bearing on such women's social behaviour and could become an obstacle to the timely search for SRHS services in communities having high migratory intensity.

Objective Analysing the self-image and social image of migrants' female partners (MFP) and their relationship with the search for sexual and reproductive health services (SRHS) in communities having a high US migratory intensity index. Methods 60 MFP were subjected to in-depth interviews between October 2004 and May 2005 and 19 semi-structured interviews were held with members of their families, 14 representatives from social organisations, 10 health service representatives and 31 men and women residing in the community. Results MFP self-image and social image regards women as being "vulnerable", "alone", "lacking sexual partner" and thus being sexually inactive. Consequently, "they must not contract sexually-transmitted diseases (STD), use contraceptives or become pregnant" when their partners are in the USA. The search for SRHS services was found to be related to self-image, social image and the notion of family or social control predominated in the behaviour expected for these women which, in turn, was related to conditions regarding their coexistence (or not) with their families. Conclusions MFP living with their family or their partner's family were subject to greater "family" control in their search for SRHS services. On the contrary, MFP living alone were subjected to greater "social" control over such process. Sexuallyinactive women's self-image and social image seems to have a bearing on such women's social behaviour and could become an obstacle to the timely search for SRHS services in communities having high migratory intensity.

Objetivo Analizar la autoimagen e imagen social de las mujeres compañeras de migrantes (MCM) y su relación con la búsqueda de servicios de salud sexual y reproductiva (SSR) en comunidades con alto índice de intensidad migratoria a Estados Unidos de América (EUA). Método Entre octubre de 2004 y mayo de 2005 se realizaron 60 entrevistas en profundidad a MCM y 19 entrevistas semiestructuradas a integrantes de sus familias, 14 representantes de organizaciones sociales, 10 representantes de los servicios de salud y 31 hombres y mujeres residentes de la comunidad. Resultados La autoimagen e imagen social de las MCM es de mujeres "desprotegidas", "solas", "sin pareja sexual" y por lo tanto inactivas sexualmente. En consecuencia "no deben padecer ITS, usar anticonceptivos, ni embarazarse" cuando su compañero está en EUA. La búsqueda de servicios de SSR se encuentra relacionada con la autoimagen, la imagen social y el comportamiento esperado de estas mujeres predominando la noción de control familiar o social, la cual está relacionada con sus condiciones de convivencia o no con familiares. Conclusiones Las MCM que conviven con su familia o la de su compañero son sujeto de mayor control "familiar" para buscar servicios de SSR. Por el contrario, las MCM que viven solas son sujeto de mayor control "social" sobre este proceso. La autoimagen e imagen social de mujeres inactivas sexualmente parece incidir en el comportamiento social de estas mujeres y puede constituirse en un obstáculo para la búsqueda oportuna de servicios de SSR en comunidades con alta intensidad migratoria.