LATINA ADOLESCENTS' PERSPECTIVES ON RELATIONSHIPS.

OBJECTIVE: To explore adolescent Latinas' perspectives on relationships and generate knowledge to inform interventions.

SETTING: Seven Latina adolescents participated.

DESIGN: This qualitative study was guided by principles of community-based participatory research and utilized the photovoice method.

METHOD: Participants took photos depicting elements of relationships and participated in guided discussions. They identified and named five elements of healthy relationships.

RESULTS: The five elements included commitment, communication, faith, amigos y amores (friends and lovers) and play. These elements occur across all forms of relationships.

CONCLUSION: The results revealed important information that may be used to tailor health promotion interventions for Latina/o youth.