Migration-related trauma and PTSD among Latinx parents in the southeast during COVID-19.

OBJECTIVE: Latinx immigrants are at risk for migration-related trauma that can lead to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Among parents in immigrant families with undocumented family member(s) (i.e., mixed-status), risk for PTSD may be exacerbated by policies that threaten family separation and exclude immigrants from systems of support. Understanding these relationships in context is important to equip practitioners to address traumatic stress in this population. METHOD: Our community-based participatory research (CBPR), mixed-methods study explored migration-related trauma and PTSD among Latinx immigrant parents in a restrictive immigration climate during the COVID-19 pandemic. We conducted 145 surveys with Latinx parents in mixed-status families and conducted multivariable linear analyses to test if immigration policy vulnerability strengthened the relationship between migration-related trauma and PTSD symptoms. Then, we conducted 15 interviews with frontline workers serving Latinx immigrant families to contextualize the relationships between migration-related trauma, immigration-related policies, and PTSD during the COVID-19 pandemic. RESULTS: Parent surveys revealed was no observed relationship between premigration-related trauma and PTSD symptoms (ß = 0.12, p = .15). However, increases in policy vulnerability was associated with PTSD symptoms (ß = 0.25, p < .01) and strengthened the relationship between postmigration trauma and PTSD symptoms (ß = 0.19, p = .03). Frontline workers described how social isolation due to immigration-related policies worsened under the COVID-19 pandemic and deportation fears remained a constant stressor. CONCLUSIONS: Results from our CBPR study highlight the need for policies and practices that address compounding effects of migration-related trauma, policy vulnerability, and the COVID-19 pandemic to promote mental health equity among Latinx immigrant families. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Beyond Infantile Hemangiomas: A Glimpse into Overlapping Rare Syndromes Emphasizing the Vigilant Screening for PHACE and LUMBAR Syndromes.

Infantile hemangiomas are the most common birthmark in newborns. They are clinically diagnosed and usually self-limited. However, there are several exceptions with aggressive types of hemangiomas that can be associated with extracutaneous anomalies, such as PHACE syndrome (posterior fossa anomalies, upper body hemangiomas, arterial anomalies, cardiac anomalies, and eye anomalies) and LUMBAR syndrome (lower body hemangiomas, ulcerations/urogenital anomalies, myelopathies, bony deformities, anorectal malformations/arterial anomalies, and renal anomalies). These two syndromes, described in the literature with distinct features, have rarely been reported in the same patient. We discuss one of the few cases reported with overlapping features of the PHACE and LUMBAR syndromes that initially presented with infantile hemangiomas, as well as other nonspecific skin and systemic findings. Minimal guidance has been described due to the need for more scientific literature. Our aim is to reinforce awareness of these two syndromes and the possibility of an overlap presentation between them. Furthermore, we emphasize the need for an interdisciplinary approach with screening for all known associations to avoid missing essential components of these syndromes that can lead to significant morbidity and lifetime complications.

Pressão arterial elevada em servidores de universidades públicas no norte do brasil / High blood pressure in public university employees in northern brazil / High blood pressure in public university employees in northern brazil

RESUMO Objetivo: identificar o perfil de pressão arterial elevada em servidores públicos. Método: estudo de prevalência, realizado com 223 servidores das Pró-Reitorias de duas universidades públicas de Manaus. A coleta consistiu em entrevista para levantamento das condições sociodemográficas, estilo de vida e medida da pressão arterial sistêmica, durante o período de janeiro a março de 2018. Foi aplicado teste Qui-quadrado e considerada significância de 5%. Resultados: o percentual de participantes com pressão arterial elevada foi de 5,4%. As comorbidades mais autorreferidas foram hipertensão [41,7% (p=0,002)], diabetes mellitus [25% (p=0,001)] e obesidade [58,3% (p=0,0001)]. A maioria dos participantes informou não praticar atividade física regularmente. Conclusão: os resultados deste estudo poderão contribuir como subsídios para a implementação de ações preventivas, controle de agravos e ações que garantam o tratamento eficaz nos indivíduos com Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica, sobretudo no âmbito da saúde do trabalhador.

RESUMEN Objetivo: identificar el perfil de hipertensión arterial en empleados públicos. Método: estudio de prevalencia realizado con 223 empleados de las Oficinas del Decano de dos universidades públicas de Manaos. El proceso de recolección de datos consistió en una entrevista para recopilar las condiciones sociodemográficas, el estilo de vida y la medición de la presión arterial sistémica, entre enero y marzo de 2018. Se aplicó la prueba de chi-cuadrado y se consideró un nivel de significancia del 5%. Resultados: el porcentaje de participantes con hipertensión arterial fue del 5,4%. Las comorbilidades más autodeclaradas fueron las siguientes: hipertensión [41,7% (p=0,002)], diabetes mellitus [25% (p=0,001)] y obesidad [58,3% (p=0,0001)]. La mayoría de los participantes declaró no practicar actividad física regularmente. Conclusión: los resultados de este estudio podrán servir como apoyo para implementar acciones preventivas, control de enfermedades y acciones que garanticen un tratamiento eficaz de las personas con Hipertensión Arterial Sistémica, especialmente en el ámbito de la salud ocupacional.

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the profile of high blood pressure in public employees. Method: a prevalence study, carried out with 223 employees working in the Dean Offices of two public universities in Manaus. Collection consisted of an interview to survey the sociodemographic conditions, lifestyle and systemic blood pressure measurement, from January to March 2018. The Chi-square test was applied and 5% significance was considered. Results: the percentage of participants with high blood pressure was 5.4%. The most frequently self-reported comorbidities were hypertension [41.7% (p=0.002)], diabetes mellitus [25% (p=0.001)] and obesity [58.3% (p=0.0001)]. Most of the participants reported not practicing regular physical activity. Conclusion: the results of this study may contribute as subsidies for the implementation of preventive actions, disease control and actions that ensure effective treatment for individuals with Systemic Arterial Hypertension, especially in the context of worker's health.