Clinical research on sexual behavior has increased dramatically in the last decade. Connected with these efforts has been the need to understand more about sexuality in order to help reduce the spread of human immunodeficiency virus. This report details the results of a study of men (N=536) aged 18 to 30 years, who reported having had sex with a…

Five articles in this newsletter examine Hmong refugees in the United States, describing how they are faring in various communities around the country, explaining how their experiences in Laos influences their behavior and attitudes, and examining the challenges being faced by the youth. A list is provided that gives a breakdown of the Hmong…

Articles in this newsletter issue examine the experiences, strengths, and problems that Amerasian refugees from Vietnam have had while living in the United States. Topics of discussion include discrimination, educational difficulties, resettlement experiences, and cultural difficulties. The concept of cluster site resettlement, a possible solution…

A study was conducted concerning how Vietnamese, Laotian, Cambodian, and Hmong refugees between the ages of 15 and 18 have faced the difficulties of adjusting to life in the United States. The study looked at some of the reasons behind the difficulties these youth experience, as well as their success at school, within the family, and in society.…

This document contains working papers prepared for a seminar on Adaptation and Integration of Permanent Immigrants, along with general and specific recommendations formulated by seminar participants. Conclusions and recommendations from each paper are presented in English, French, and Spanish; the conference papers themselves are presented only in…