Trauma, depression, and comorbid PTSD/depression in a community sample of latina immigrants Article

Kaltman, S, Green, BL, Mete, M et al. (2010). Trauma, depression, and comorbid PTSD/depression in a community sample of latina immigrants . PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA-THEORY RESEARCH PRACTICE AND POLICY, 2(1), 31-39. 10.1037/a0018952

cited authors

  • Kaltman, S; Green, BL; Mete, M; Shara, N; Miranda, J

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abstract

  • Trauma exposure is frequently overlooked as a risk factor for psychiatric morbidity among studies with Latinos. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships among trauma history, immigration-related factors, and mental health status among Latina immigrants. The current study used baseline data from a randomized clinical trial for the treatment of depression of 64 women with comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder and depression, 69 with depression-only, and 61 with no Axis I mental disorder. Sixty-four percent of the sample was Central American and 75% reported trauma exposure. Multinomial logit analysis suggested fewer years in the United States was associated with worse mental health status. Having a nonmarried marital status was also associated with worse mental health. Reporting four or more types of traumatic events was associated with an increase in the probability of comorbidity. These findings have important implications for future research and clinical practice. © 2010 American Psychological Association.

publication date

  • March 1, 2010

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start page

  • 31

end page

  • 39

volume

  • 2

issue

  • 1