Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms following exposure to acute psychological trauma in children aged 8-16 years in South Africa: protocol for the Sinethemba longitudinal study.

INTRODUCTION: Children exposed to trauma are vulnerable to developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other adverse mental health outcomes. In low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), children are at increased risk of exposure to severe trauma and co-occurring adversities. However, relative to high-income countries, there is limited evidence of the factors that predict good versus poor psychological recovery following trauma exposure in LMIC children, and the role of caregiver support in these high-adversity communities. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: We will conduct a longitudinal, observational study of 250 children aged 8-16 years and their caregivers in South Africa, following child exposure to acute trauma. Dyads will be recruited from community hospitals following a potentially traumatic event, such as a motor vehicle accident or assault. Potential participants will be identified during their hospital visit, and if they agree, will subsequently be contacted by study researchers. Assessments will take place within 4 weeks of the traumatic event, with 3-month and 6-month follow-up assessments. Participants will provide a narrative description of the traumatic event and complete questionnaires designed to give information about social and psychological risk factors. Child PTSD symptoms will be the primary outcome, and wider trauma-related mental health (depression, anxiety, behavioural problems) will be secondary outcomes. Regression-based methods will be used to examine the association of psychosocial factors in the acute phase following trauma, including caregiver support and responding, with child PTSD and wider mental health outcomes. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: Ethical approvals have been granted by Stellenbosch University and the University of Bath, with additional approvals to recruit via hospitals and healthcare clinics being granted by the University of Cape Town, the Department of Health and the City of Cape Town. Study findings will be disseminated via publication in journals, workshops for practitioners and policy-makers, and public engagement events.

Social support and trauma experiences of imprisoned men in Northern Ireland.

BACKGROUND: Social Support has multiple benefits for health and mental wellbeing. Its existence, and the extent to which it can be beneficial, is dependent upon the context in which it is provided, and the recipients' view of it. Social support has long been established as a 'buffer' to the negative impact of stressful life experiences. Trauma can negatively impact upon social support, reducing the extent of social networks and ability of some trauma experienced individuals to sustain extensive social support networks. However, some trauma experiences can also strengthen social relationships. Imprisoned men are disproportionately likely to have experienced a traumatic event when compared with the general population. Past research has found that traumatic events can lead to a decrease in social support among imprisoned men but more research is needed to understand the variations in perceived social support experienced by imprisoned men and to determine how different types of trauma may be related to perceived social support. METHOD: A cross-sectional survey of 384 adult men detained in the Northern Ireland Prison Service was conducted between November 2022 and January 2023. The survey collected data on the men's demographics, mental health, substance use, and criminal history. Respondents were also asked to complete a Trauma History Questionnaire (THQ) and the Multi-dimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). Regression analysis was then used to investigate the possible associations between individual characteristics, different types of trauma experiences and perceived social support. RESULTS: Most types of trauma experiences were not associated with lower levels of perceived social support. Only those who had experienced crime related trauma were more likely to report lower levels of social support. Older imprisoned men and those using substances were more likely to report lower levels of perceived social support, while those who had served a sentence of less than one year reported higher levels of perceived social support. DISCUSSION: Crime related trauma experiences were found to be associated with lower levels of perceived social support. There were no significant findings around perceived social support and any of the other trauma types i.e. physical, sexual and general disaster experiences. Trauma informed policy responses should be cognisant of this, as those with experiences of crime related victimisation are less likely to have the social support needed to buffer against future trauma experiences. The findings demonstrate that some individuals experience lower levels of perceived social support and several factors are associated with this including age, time served and substance use history. This will potentially impact upon them during release and affect their reintegration into society. Specific policies aimed at these groups should be considered to prevent them from experiencing a lack of support and any accompanying adversity upon release.

Relationships between trauma types and psychotic symptoms: A network analysis of patients with psychotic disorders in a large, multi-country study in East Africa.

BACKGROUND: The link between trauma exposure and psychotic disorders is well-established. Further, specific types of trauma may be associated with specific psychotic symptoms. Network analysis is an approach that can advance our understanding of the associations across trauma types and psychotic symptoms. METHODS: We conducted a network analysis with data from 16,628 adult participants (mean age [standard deviation] = 36.3 years [11.5]; 55.8% males) with psychotic disorders in East Africa recruited between 2018 and 2023. We used the Life Events Checklist and the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview to determine whether specific trauma types experienced over the life course and specific psychotic symptoms were connected. We used an Ising model to estimate the network connections and bridge centrality statistics to identify nodes that may influence trauma types and psychotic symptoms. RESULTS: The trauma type "exposure to a war zone" had the highest bridge strength, betweenness, and closeness. The psychotic symptom "odd or unusual beliefs" had the second highest bridge strength. Exposure to a war zone was directly connected to visual hallucinations, odd or unusual beliefs, passivity phenomena, and disorganized speech. Odd or unusual beliefs were directly connected to transportation accidents, physical assault, war, and witnessing sudden accidental death. CONCLUSION: Specific trauma types and psychotic symptoms may interact bidirectionally. Screening for psychotic symptoms in patients with war-related trauma and evaluating lifetime trauma in patients with odd or unusual beliefs in clinical care may be considered points of intervention to limit stimulating additional psychotic symptoms and trauma exposure. This work reaffirms the importance of trauma-informed care for patients with psychotic disorders.

Trauma exposure across the lifespan among individuals engaged in treatment with medication for opioid use disorder: differences by gender, PTSD status, and chronic pain.

BACKGROUND: There is little study of lifetime trauma exposure among individuals engaged in medication treatment for opioid use disorder (MOUD). A multisite study provided the opportunity to examine the prevalence of lifetime trauma and differences by gender, PTSD status, and chronic pain. METHODS: A cross-sectional study examined baseline data from participants (N = 303) enrolled in a randomized controlled trial of a mind-body intervention as an adjunct to MOUD. All participants were stabilized on MOUD. Measures included the Trauma Life Events Questionnaire (TLEQ), the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI), and the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (PCL-5). Analyses involved descriptive statistics, independent sample t-tests, and linear and logistic regression. RESULTS: Participants were self-identified as women (n = 157), men (n = 144), and non-binary (n = 2). Fifty-seven percent (n = 172) self-reported chronic pain, and 41% (n = 124) scored above the screening cut-off for PTSD. Women reported significantly more intimate partner violence (85%) vs 73%) and adult sexual assault (57% vs 13%), while men reported more physical assault (81% vs 61%) and witnessing trauma (66% vs 48%). Men and women experienced substantial childhood physical abuse, witnessed intimate partner violence as children, and reported an equivalent exposure to accidents as adults. The number of traumatic events predicted PTSD symptom severity and PTSD diagnostic status. Participants with chronic pain, compared to those without chronic pain, had significantly more traumatic events in childhood (85% vs 75%). CONCLUSION: The study found a high prevalence of lifetime trauma among people in MOUD. Results highlight the need for comprehensive assessment and mental health services to address trauma among those in MOUD treatment. TRIAL REGISTRATION: NCT04082637.

Management of physical and psychological trauma resulting from motor vehicle crashes in Australian general practice: a mixed-methods approach.

BACKGROUND: In Australia, motor vehicle crashes (MVC)-related health data are available from insurance claims and hospitals but not from primary care settings. This study aimed to identify the frequency of MVC-related consultations in Australian general practices, explore the pharmacological management of health conditions related to those crashes, and investigate general practitioners' (GPs) perceived barriers and enablers in managing these patients. METHODS: Mixed-methods study. The quantitative component explored annual MVC-related consultation rates over seven years, the frequency of chronic pain, depression, anxiety or sleep issues after MVC, and management with opioids, antidepressants, anxiolytics or sedatives in a sample of 1,438,864 patients aged 16 + years attending 402 Australian general practices (MedicineInsight). Subsequently, we used content analysis of 81 GPs' qualitative responses to an online survey that included some of our quantitative findings to explore their experiences and attitudes to managing patients after MVC. RESULTS: MVC-related consultation rates remained stable between 2012 and 2018 at around 9.0 per 10,000 consultations. In 2017/2018 compared to their peers, those experiencing a MVC had a higher frequency of chronic pain (48% vs. 26%), depression/anxiety (20% vs. 13%) and sleep issues (7% vs. 4%). In general, medications were prescribed more after MVC. Opioid prescribing was much higher among patients after MVC than their peers, whether they consulted for chronic pain (23.8% 95%CI 21.6;26.0 vs. 15.2%, 95%CI 14.5;15.8 in 2017/2018, respectively) or not (15.8%, 95%CI 13.9;17.6 vs. 6.7%, 95% CI 6.4;7.0 in 2017/2018). Qualitative analyses identified a lack of guidelines, local referral pathways and decision frameworks as critical barriers for GPs to manage patients after MVC. GPs also expressed interest in having better access to management tools for specific MVC-related consequences (e.g., whiplash/seatbelt injuries, acute/chronic pain management, mental health issues). CONCLUSION: Chronic pain, mental health issues and the prescription of opioids were more frequent among patients experiencing MVC. This reinforces the relevance of appropriate management to limit the physical and psychological impact of MVC. GPs identified a lack of available resources (e.g. education, checklists and management support tools) for managing MVC-related consequences, and the need for local referral pathways and specific guidelines to escalate treatments.

Depressive symptoms and neuroticism mediate the association between traumatic events and suicidality - A latent class mediation analysis of UK Biobank Database.

BACKGROUND: Mental disorders that follow traumatic experience may increase risk of suicidality, but a comprehensive approach to understand how these mental disorders mediate the association between psychological traumatic experience and suicidality should be elucidated. In this study, we attempted to provide comprehensive evidence on how depressive symptoms and neuroticism can mediate the association between psychological traumatic experiences and suicidal behaviours including suicidal ideation, suicidal planning, and suicide attempts. METHODS: We analyzed 111,931 participants from UK Biobank who had completed mental health web-based questionnaire from 2016 to 2017. "Self-harm and suicidal behaviour and ideation (SSBI) score" was calculated by the response from suicidal behaviours and self-harm questionnaires. Conducting multivariate linear regression, depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, and neuroticism were selected as potential mediators. We constructed a latent class mediation model estimated direct effect of psychological traumatic events on suicidality and indirect effect of psychological traumatic events mediated by depressive symptoms and neuroticism. RESULTS: Psychological traumatic events were positively associated with suicidal behaviours. Depressive symptoms and neuroticism significantly mediated the effect of psychological traumatic events on suicidality. Anxiety symptoms did not mediate the association between psychological traumatic events and suicidality. CONCLUSION: Psychological traumatic events, irrespective of life stage of occurrence, are associated with suicidality. The association between psychological traumatic events and suicidality can be partially explained by depressive symptoms and neuroticism of those who were exposed to psychological trauma.

Higher risk-less data: A systematic review and meta-analysis on the role of sex and gender in trauma research.

Women and men are at different risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is unclear, however, how studies on PTSD risk factors integrate this knowledge into their research. Moreover, the temporal development of women's higher PTSD risk is unknown. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we examine how prospective studies on PTSD development (k = 47) consider sex and gender across four domains (samples, terminology, analyses, and reporting). Further, we differentially analyze sex/gender differences within five time intervals from 1 month to 5 years posttrauma. PTSD prevalence (OR = 1.72 [1.27-2.34]) and severity (g = 0.31 [0.09, 0.53]) were increased for women relative to men at 1 month posttrauma already, that is, at the first timepoint of a possible PTSD diagnosis. PTSD severity was elevated for women compared to men across all time intervals, but evidence for increased PTSD prevalence for women relative to men was less stable with longer follow-ups. Despite women's higher PTSD burdens, they were clearly underrepresented in samples (68.3% male, 31.7% female participants). Only 5.0% of studies explained or described their understanding of sex and gender, and only 2.6% used sex as discovery variable, that is, investigating sex-dependent risk mechanisms. Sex and gender aspects in design, data, and discussion were considered by only one-third of studies each. Trauma research falls short of its potential to adequately consider sex and gender. Sex- and gender-sensitive practices can advance rigor, innovation, and equity in psychopathology research. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Birth trauma in a population requiring inpatient mental health care in the postpartum period.

OBJECTIVE: This study explores rates of birth-related symptoms of trauma in a population of parents experiencing severe perinatal mental illness. METHOD: Birthing-parents admitted to a perinatal inpatient unit completed birth trauma measures on admission which were descriptively analyzed. RESULTS: The population had higher rates of birth-related potentially traumatic events and trauma-related symptoms than the general population. CONCLUSIONS: The findings highlight that assessing for and responding to experiences of birth trauma is highly relevant to an inpatient perinatal population.

Maternal Trauma and Psychopathology Symptoms Affect Refugee Children's Mental Health But Not Their Emotion Processing.

Refugee children's development may be affected by their parents' war-related trauma exposure and psychopathology symptoms across a range of cognitive and affective domains, but the processes involved in this transmission are poorly understood. Here, we investigated the impact of refugee mothers' trauma exposure and mental health on their children's mental health and attention biases to emotional expressions. In our sample of 324 Syrian refugee mother-child dyads living in Jordan (children's Mage=6.32, SD = 1.18; 50% female), mothers reported on their symptoms of anxiety and depression, and on their children's internalising, externalising, and attention problems. A subset of mothers reported their trauma exposure (n = 133) and PTSD symptoms (n = 124). We examined emotion processing in the dyads using a standard dot-probe task measuring their attention allocation to facial expressions of anger and sadness. Maternal trauma and PTSD symptoms were linked to child internalising and attention problems, while maternal anxiety and depression symptoms were associated with child internalising, externalising, and attention problems. Mothers and children were hypervigilant towards expressions of anger, but surprisingly, mother and child biases were not correlated with each other. The attentional biases to emotional faces were also not linked to psychopathology risk in the dyads. Our findings highlight the importance of refugee mothers' trauma exposure and psychopathology on their children's wellbeing. The results also suggest a dissociation between the mechanisms underlying mental health and those involved in attention to emotional faces, and that intergenerational transmission of mental health problems might involve mechanisms other than attentional processes relating to emotional expressions.

Bipolar disorder and cumulative trauma: A systematic review of prevalence and illness outcomes.

BACKGROUND: The experience of cumulative trauma may be common in bipolar disorder (BD). However, it is not frequently reported as most studies focus on childhood trauma without examining differences in the amount of trauma experienced. This systematic review aimed to determine the prevalence of lifetime cumulative trauma in BD as well as explore associated illness outcomes. METHODS: A systematic review was completed in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Both the prevalence and outcomes of cumulative trauma in BD were assessed. Five electronic databases were searched (Embase, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and PTSD Pubs) for records from January 2010 until December 2022. RESULTS: A total of 20 studies, with 9304 participants were included in the narrative synthesis. At least one-third of BD participants had experienced cumulative trauma, with a prevalence range from 29% to 82%. The main outcomes associated with a history of cumulative trauma were earlier age of onset, longer episode duration, more lifetime mood episodes, greater likelihood of experiencing psychotic features, and higher likelihood of past suicide attempts. LIMITATIONS: This review has been limited by the lack of studies directly assessing cumulative trauma in BD. CONCLUSIONS: Cumulative trauma is prevalent in BD. Preliminary evidence indicates an association with a range of adverse outcomes, emphasizing the need for clinicians to obtain a detailed trauma history and to consider these risks in the management of the disorder. Future studies should report on the prevalence of cumulative trauma, particularly in adulthood as this area remains unexplored.

Cesarean effects on adolescents' birth experiences: counterfactual analysis

Abstract Introduction The birth experience of adolescents is understudied even though they are a particularly vulnerable population to experience a negative birth event, given that they exhibit many known risk factors. Objective To ascertain whether a cesarean birth mediates the impact of infant complications on the birth experience of adolescent mothers. Methods Using a secondary analysis of data collected from 303 postpartum adolescents previously evaluated for depression and post-traumatic stress, we employed counterfactual causal analysis to determine if delivery type mediated the birth experience at different levels of depression. Noted limitations pertain to methodological assumptions and computational feasibility as well as potential sample bias. Results We found that the mediating effect of delivery mode depended on the adolescent's depression level as well as on the specific operationalization of the birth experience. At low levels of depression, the odds of a negative birth appraisal were reduced by around 30% when operationalized as a single item subjective rating. In contrast, at high levels of depression, the odds of a negative birth experience increased by 80% when operationalized as an Impact of Event Scale (IES) subconstruct. Conclusion Depression level plays a pivotal role in moderating how delivery mode mediates the birth experience. The direction of impact also depends on how the birth experience is operationalized.

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Estudio y detección de factores de riesgo en la infancia: un estudio retrospectivo a través del cuestionario LISMEN / Research study and identification of risk factors in childhood: a retrospective study through the LISMEN questionnaire

Las relaciones de apego y la crianza en la infancia condicionan el desarrollo emocional y la aparición o no de trastornos mentales. Algunas experiencias adversas en la infancia se consideran factores de riesgo de salud en general y de salud mental en particular. Se sabe que dichas adversidades tienen un reflejo en el sistema fisiológico y provocan cambios epigenéticos en el ADN. Se realiza un estudio retrospectivo en una muestra de 29 pacientes ya diagnosticados de trastorno mental grave en la edad adulta, la mayoría hombres, de edad media de 25,2 años. Su finalidad es observar cuáles son los factores de riesgo encontrados con mayor frecuencia. Estos fueron: depresión y/o estrés de la madre durante el embarazo, separaciones tempranas y prolongadas de las figuras de cuidado, y padre emocionalmente ausente. Todos ellos afectan a los procesos de vinculación y relación dentro de la familia. Se concluye que este tipo de estudios son necesarios, ya desde la infancia, para detectar y prevenir alteraciones en las relaciones de apego que ocasionarán cambios emocionales y fisiológicos que condicionarán la salud mental de la persona

Attachment relationships and upbringing during childhood condition emotional development and incidences of mental disorders or lack thereof. Some adverse experiences in childhood are considered general health risk factors and mental health risk factors in particular. Said adversities are known to be reflected in the physiological system and to provoke epigenetic changes in the DNA. A retrospective study was conducted in a sample of 29 patients who had been diagnosed with severe mental disorders during adulthood. The majority of them were male, and their average age was 25.2 years old. Risk factors found at higher rates were: mother’s depression and/or stress during pregnancy, early and prolonged separations of care figures, and emotionally absent fathers. These adversities affect the processes of attachment and relationships within the family. We conclude that these kinds of studies are necessary, starting in childhood, to detect and prevent alterations in attachment relationships that will cause emotional and physiological changes that will condition the person’s mental health

Childhood trauma and bipolar spectrum: a population-based sample of young adults

Abstract Introduction Childhood trauma has been suggested to be involved in susceptibility to bipolar disorder (BP). However, it remains unclear whether the occurrence of childhood trauma is differently distributed in subthreshold bipolar disorder (SBP). Objective To assess childhood trauma in young adults with SBP, as compared to young adults with BP and population controls (PC). Method This was a cross-sectional, population-based study. The Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) was used to define the groups with BP (subjects with a lifetime or current manic episode or lifetime or current hypomania with a history of a depressive episode), SBP (subjects with a history of hypomanic episode without lifetime or current depressive episode), and subjects without mood disorders (PC). Childhood trauma was assessed using de Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ). We investigated differences regarding childhood trauma across the three groups (BP, SBP and PC). Result Except for sexual abuse, all subtypes of childhood trauma remained associated with the BP group as compared to PC. Additionally, when we compared SBP and BP, significant differences were found only for emotional abuse. No significant differences were found in relation to childhood trauma between the SBP and PC groups after adjusting for confounding factors. Conclusion These findings suggest that investigating childhood trauma, with a particular focus on emotional abuse, could be considered a preventive measure and potentially improve the prognosis.

The association between traumatic experiences and suicide attempt in patients treated at the Hospital de Pronto Socorro in Porto Alegre, Brazil

Abstract Objective To analyze associations between attempted suicide and childhood trauma. Methods A seven month comparative case-control study (28 subjects - patients with suicide attempt; 56 controls - patients without suicide attempt). The following instruments were used: Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ), Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI), and Medical Outcomes Study (MOS). Results The group with suicide attempt had significantly higher scores for some variables: emotional abuse (p < 0.001), physical abuse (p < 0.001), emotional neglect (p < 0.001), and physical neglect (p < 0.001). Conclusions The results suggest that variables related to previous trauma may influence future suicide attempts. The adoption of preventive and therapeutic actions related to mistreatments during child development is a crucial factor in reduction of suicide risk.

Trastorno límite de la personalidad e inteligencia emocional en adolescentes institucionalizados / Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotional Intelligence in Institutionalized Adolescents

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This study analyzed the prevalence of Borderline Personality Disorder between the mentioned collective and the relationship between Emotional Intelligence and this disorder. A total of 61 participants between 13-17 years old, took part in this study. The results showed a important prevalence of borderline symptomatology as well as a negative correlation between Borderline Personality Disorder and general life satisfaction. Results of this study showed that an important prevalence of Borderline Personality Disorder on institutionalized children in the sample used. Furthermore, there would be a link between child abuses as well as child neglect and Borderline Personality Disorder, which would lead to a great emotional discomfort to the person who suffers it

Prevalence of self-reported trauma in a sample of Iranian children is low and unrelated to parents' education or current employment status

Objective: In Western countries, the prevalence of childhood trauma (CT) ranges from 15 to 25%. CT might be indirectly associated with lower parental socioeconomic status and educational attainments. The aims of this cross-sectional study were fourfold: to assess prevalence of CT in a large sample of Iranian children; to compare the Iranian prevalence rates with those of Western countries; to explore gender-specific patterns; and to explore possible socioeconomic predictors. Method: The sample comprised 608 children (mean age 11.49 years, 51.5% females). All completed the Farsi version of the Trauma Symptoms Checklist for Children. Additionally, parents reported on their current employment status and highest educational level. Results: Trauma symptoms were reported by 20 of 295 boys and 23 of 313 girls. The overall prevalence was 7.1%. Child-reported trauma symptoms were not associated with parents' socioeconomic status or highest educational level. Compared to prevalence findings from U.S. national surveys (ranging from 15-25% of children and adolescents), the prevalence among 11- and 12-year-olds in the present study was considerably lower. Conclusions: The overall prevalence of reported trauma symptoms among a large sample of Iranian children was unrelated to parents' socioeconomic status, and was lower than that reported in U.S. surveys.

El trauma infantil como factor de riesgo de conductas suicidas en las prisiones / Childhood trauma as a risk factor for suicidal behaviour in prisons

El suicidio supone un problema de salud pública en el ámbito mundial. Aunque afecta a personas de cualquier edad, raza, género, nacionalidad o cultura, los estudios revelan que uno de los colectivos que presenta alto riesgo son las personas internas en una institución penitenciaria, siendo las cifras de suicidio superiores a las de la población general. En los últimos años, instituciones penitenciarias de todo el mundo intentan reducir los casos de muertes por suicidio a través de programas de prevención y detección temprana. No obstante, en países como Reino Unido, Gales o España, las cifras siguen siendo muy elevadas. Investigadores y profesionales de distintas disciplinas han intentado establecer las causas y factores de riesgo que pueden conducir a cometer el suicidio. El hecho de sufrir eventos traumáticos en la infancia (trauma infantil) ha sido establecido como uno de estos factores. Recientes estudios han demostrado que el trauma infantil tiene una incidencia significativa en la población penitenciaria, suponiendo así un importante factor de riesgo específico en esta población. El objetivo de este artículo es revisar los factores de riesgo asociados al suicidio en la institución penitenciaria para poder entender el papel del trauma infantil, su impacto emocional y su relación con el comportamiento suicida en el entorno penitenciario, contribuyendo con ello al entendimiento y manejo de los casos, lo cual repercute en una mejora en los programas de prevención del suicidio en las prisiones

Suicide is a public health problem worldwide. Although it affects people of any age, race, gender, nationality or culture, the studies reveal that one of the groups that present high risk are the inmates of a penitentiary institution, with suicide figures higher than those of the general population. In recent years, penitentiary institutions around the world are trying to reduce cases of suicide deaths through prevention and early detection programs. However, in countries such as the United Kingdom, Wales or Spain, the figures are still very high. Researchers and professionals from different disciplines have tried to establish the causes and risk factors that can lead to committing suicide. Among them, suffering traumatic events in childhood (childhood trauma) has been established as one of these factors. Recent studies have shown that childhood trauma has a significant incidence in the prison population, thus assuming an important specific risk factor in this population. The objective of this article is to review the risk factors associated with suicide in the penitentiary institution in order to understand the role of childhood trauma, its emotional impact and its relation to suicidal behavior in the prison environment, thereby contributing to the understanding and management of the cases having repercussions in an improvement in the programs for the prevention of suicide in prisons

Procesos de reestructuración empresarial y su impacto en la salud psicofísica en una población laboral: "Estudio PREISAP" / Corporate restructuring processes and their impact on psychophysical health in a working population: "PREISAP study"

La literatura especializada coincide en señalar que los procesos de reestructuración empresarial, sobre todo los que conllevan reducciones de personal, provocan un empeoramiento de los factores psicosociales y están relacionados con la inseguridad laboral afectando de forma negativa el bienestar de los trabajadores. El estudio PREISAP tiene como objetivo medir el impacto de los factores de riesgo psicosocial alterados sobre el nivel de salud mental percibida, tras las reestructuraciones sufridas por dos empresas españolas en el periodo 2007-2014. Se analizan los datos recogidos de los reconocimientos médicos de 444 empleados, aplicando el protocolo PSICOVS2012. Se evaluó el índice de riesgo psicosocial (IFRP-Q) y se consideró la presencia de acontecimientos traumáticos. Para medir el grado de bienestar laboral, se consideró el nivel de Salud Mental (GHQ12), la Salud Percibida (SF36), el nivel de Estrés (FOIH), el índice General de Malestar (IGM) y la Suspicacia Paranoide (IFC). Se estudia la asociación entre las características personales/laborales y tipo de reestructuración con el índice de bienestar, indicando los valores p de cada prueba, empleando el Coeficiente de Correlación de Pearson, la t de Student y Anova. Para el análisis multivariable se calcularon las Odd Ratio (IC 95%). Los resultados muestran valores alterados de los factores psicosociales según el tipo de reestructuración, un empeoramiento de la salud general y la salud mental, mayores niveles de estrés e IGM; con diferencias significativas según género, edad y ocupación. Estos datos coinciden con lo señalado en la bibliografía, lo que sugiere la necesidad de actuar a nivel preventivo para promover procesos de cambio saludable (AU)

The specialized literature agrees that business restructuring processes, especially those involving staff reductions, lead to a worsening of psychosocial factors and are related to job insecurity, negatively affecting the welfare of workers. The PREISAP study aims to measure the impact of altered psychosocial risk factors on the level of perceived mental health, following the restructurings suffered by two Spanish companies in the period 2007-2014. Data collected from the medical examinations of 444 employees are analyzed using the PSICOVS2012 protocol. The psychosocial risk index (IFRP-Q) was evaluated and the presence of traumatic events was considered. The level of Mental Health (GHQ12), Perceived Health (SF36), Stress Level (FOIH), General Discomfort Index (IGM) and Paranoid Suspicion (IFC) were considered. The association between the personal / work characteristics and the type of restructuring with the welfare index is studied, indicating the p-values of each test, using Pearson's Correlation Coefficient, Student's t and Anova. Odd Ratio (95% CI) was calculated for the multivariable analysis. The results show altered values of psychosocial factors according to the type of restructuring, a worsening of general health and mental health, higher levels of stress and IGM; With significant differences according to gender, age and occupation. These data coincide with what is indicated in the literature, suggesting the need to act at a preventive level to promote healthy change processes (AU)

Resultados preliminares de la aplicación del Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing en pacientes con dolor lumbar crónico inespecífico / Preliminary results from the application of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain

El dolor lumbar crónico inespecífico (DLCI) es una enfermedad frecuente e incapacitante en población adulta, que genera costes elevados por las cargas sanitarias y laborales que implica. En estudios previos se ha demostrado la relación entre el DLCI y la presencia de experiencias emocionales traumáticas, como posible factor etiológico y de mal pronóstico para la evolución de la enfermedad. En el presente estudio, se ha reclutado a 11 pacientes con DLCI y antecedentes de trauma psicológico. A partir de un diseño aleatorizado, se ha administrado tratamiento Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing a la mitad de ellos (n = 6), para estudiar los efectos de dicha intervención sobre la enfermedad, tanto física como psicológica. En este trabajo, se muestran los resultados comparativos del grupo experimental y del grupo control, en relación con la experiencia del dolor y con la percepción de la calidad de vida, cuando las variables psicológicas vinculadas al trauma son tratadas

Non-specific chronic low back pain (NCLBP) is a common and disabling condition in the adult population, which generates significant costs due to the healthcare and occupational burden of the condition. Previous studies have shown the relationship between NCLBP and the presence of traumatic emotional experiences as a possible aetiological factor and as a poor prognostic indicator. This study recruited 11 patients suffering from NCLBP and with a history of psychological trauma. In a randomised controlled design, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing was administered to half of the sample (n = 6) to study its effects on both physical and psychological pathology. This article presents the comparative results of the experimental group and the control group in terms of the experience of pain and perceived quality of life, when trauma-associated psychological variables are treated