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Aguilera-Martín Á, Gálvez-Lara M, Muñoz-Navarro R, González-Blanch C, Ruiz-Rodríguez P, Cano-Videl A, Moriana JA. Variables Associated with Emotional Symptom Severity in Primary Care Patients: The Usefulness of a Logistic Regression Equation to Help Clinical Assessment and Treatment Decisions. THE SPANISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY 2023; 26:e24. [PMID: 37655522 DOI: 10.1017/sjp.2023.23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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The aim of this study is to contribute to the evidence regarding variables related to emotional symptom severity and to use them to exemplify the potential usefulness of logistic regression for clinical assessment at primary care, where most of these disorders are treated. Cross-sectional data related to depression and anxiety symptoms, sociodemographic characteristics, quality of life (QoL), and emotion-regulation processes were collected from 1,704 primary care patients. Correlation and analysis of variance (ANOVA) tests were conducted to identify those variables associated with both depression and anxiety. Participants were then divided into severe and nonsevere emotional symptoms, and binomial logistic regression was used to identify the variables that contributed the most to classify the severity. The final adjusted model included psychological QoL (p < .001, odds ratio [OR] = .426, 95% CI [.318, .569]), negative metacognitions (p < .001, OR = 1.083, 95% CI [1.045, 1.122]), physical QoL (p < .001, OR = .870, 95% CI [.841, .900]), brooding rumination (p < .001, OR = 1.087, 95% CI [1.042, 1.133]), worry (p < .001, OR = 1.047, 95% CI [1.025, 1.070]), and employment status (p = .022, OR [.397, 2.039]) as independent variables, ρ2 = .326, area under the curve (AUC) = .857. Moreover, rumination and psychological QoL emerged as the best predictors to form a simplified equation to determine the emotional symptom severity (ρ2 = .259, AUC = .822). The use of statistical models like this could accelerate the assessment and treatment-decision process, depending less on the subjective point of view of clinicians and optimizing health care resources.
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- Ángel Aguilera-Martín
- Universidad de Córdoba (Spain)
- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (Spain)
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- Universidad de Córdoba (Spain)
- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (Spain)
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- Centro de Salud Castilla La Nueva del Servicio de Salud de la Comunidad de Madrid (Spain)
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- Universidad de Córdoba (Spain)
- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (Spain)
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Erhardt E, Murray-Krezan C, Regino L, Perez D, Bearer EL, Page-Reeves J. Associations between depression and diabetes among Latinx patients from low-income households in New Mexico. Soc Sci Med 2023; 320:115713. [PMID: 36706540 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2023.115713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Depression and diabetes are co-occurring epidemics. This article explores the association between depression and diabetes in a cohort of Latinx patients with diabetes from low-income households. Data were gathered in Albuquerque, New Mexico (U.S.) between 2016 and 2020 as part of a patient-engaged comparative effectiveness trial comparing two culturally appropriate diabetes self-management programs-the Chronic Care Model (CCM) and the standard of care, Diabetes Self-Management Support Empowerment Model (DSMS). We proposed that the program most culturally and contextually situated in the life of the patient would have the greatest impact on diabetes self-management. Participants were enrolled as dyads-226 Latinx diabetes patient participants (PPs) from low-income households and 226 social support participants (SSPs). Data gathered at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months included a measure of depression and A1c testing. Outcomes between programs were analyzed using longitudinal linear mixed modeling, adjusted for patient demographic characteristics and other potential confounding covariates. Patient A1c had an initial slight decrease at 3 months in both programs. At CCM, patients with a very high A1c (greater than 10%) demonstrated a clinically meaningful decrease in A1c over time. Patients at CCM experienced a large initial decrease in depression and continued to decrease throughout the study, while patients at DSMS showed a slight initial decrease through 6 months, but depression increased again by 12 months, nearly rebounding to baseline levels. A subgroup analysis revealed that a higher baseline A1c was associated with higher depression, and patients with higher A1c achieved greater reductions in depression at CCM than at DSMS. CCM scored higher on Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems cultural competence (CAHPS-CC). Interpretation of results suggests that the more culturally, contextually situated program, CCM, had better outcomes. This study demonstrates that culturally and contextually situating a diabetes intervention can deliver improved benefits for Latinx patients.
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- Erik Erhardt
- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of New Mexico, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, USA.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of New Mexico, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, USA; Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, 200 Meyran Ave., Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA.
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- Office for Community Health, University of New Mexico, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, USA.
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- Office for Community Health, University of New Mexico, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of New Mexico, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, USA.
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- Office for Community Health, University of New Mexico, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, USA; Department of Family & Community Medicine, University of New Mexico, MSC09 5065, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, USA.
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Brenes F, Henriquez F, Cachon P. Call for Inclusive and Diverse Suicide Prevention Strategies Among Cuban Americans: A Brief Report. HISPANIC HEALTH CARE INTERNATIONAL 2023; 21:4-8. [PMID: 35291845 DOI: 10.1177/15404153221085959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Suicide is a leading cause of death in Hispanics globally and nationally. Intentional death rates were higher in Cuba than Mexico in 2016. In the United States (US), suicide mortality rates were greater among Hispanics in rural than urban areas from 2001 to 2015. Although the US lacks suicide research in undocumented Hispanics, few studies have reported increased risk in immigrants. Limited research also indicates higher intentional death rates in Cuban Americans compared with other Hispanic American subgroups. However, suicide prevention strategies for at-risk Cuban Americans are lacking due to a scarcity of research among diverse Hispanics. Researchers could collaborate with health care providers to develop effective suicide prevention methods for Cuban Americans with suicidal problems. This report provides an overview of suicidal behavior in Hispanic Americans with a focus on Cuban Americans. Gaps related to the research topic, as well as recommendations for practice, research, and health policy, are provided in this report.
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- Francisco Brenes
- Florida International University, Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, North Miami, FL, USA
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Brenes F, Beason F, Koncsol S, Umadhay T, Chin C, Cachon P, Scaccianoce M. Hispanic Suicides in Miami-Dade County, Florida, 2008-2018. HISPANIC HEALTH CARE INTERNATIONAL 2023; 21:9-13. [PMID: 36320167 DOI: 10.1177/15404153221137339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Suicide is a leading cause of death in Hispanic Americans. Although this population is growing rapidly, particularly in geographic areas such as Miami-Dade County, Florida, few studies have examined suicide in Hispanics. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to examine associations between suicide and demographic characteristics among Hispanics in Miami-Dade County, Florida, between 2008 and 2018. A total of 1,601 Hispanics died from suicide. Cubans (n = 1,145) represented nearly three quarters of the suicides, while Central or South Americans (n = 119), Puerto Ricans (n = 59), and Mexicans (n = 29) accounted for lower intentional deaths. Furthermore, although no correlation between suicide and age was found, significantly more than half of the suicides were men, X2 (1, N = 1,600) = 361.894, p < .001 (p = .000). Hispanic male suicides were 4.52 more frequent than Hispanic female firearm suicides. Men were more likely to use firearms, while women were more likely to choose drugs, substances, or some other form of method. Intentional deaths were unequal across locations, Χ2 (3, N = 1,601) = 603.764, p < .001 (p = .000), with increased incidence occurring at the Hispanic's home. The second most common suicide location was health care facilities for drugs. Researchers should collaborate with health care providers to increase suicide research and eliminate disparities in at-risk Hispanic Americans.
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- Francisco Brenes
- 15803Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
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- 15695College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Barry University, Miami, Florida, USA
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- 218640Department of Psychology, Barry University, Miami, Florida, USA
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- 15695College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Barry University, Miami, Florida, USA
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- 15695College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Barry University, Miami, Florida, USA
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- 15803Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
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Goldin D, Maltseva T, Scaccianoce M, Brenes F. Holistic Psychosocial Approaches in the Care of Hispanic Victims of Trauma: An Overview. J Holist Nurs 2022; 41:7-16. [PMID: 35234058 DOI: 10.1177/08980101221083162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The collapse of the Champlain Towers South (CTS), a condominium in Miami, Florida, left a diverse group of survivors and healthcare clinicians tasked with finding ways of coping with the disaster. Within seconds, the CTS collapse became a global tragedy due to the coastal neighborhood's rich international mix of residents. Although this tragedy impacted communities across globe, a large population of Hispanic victims lived in CTS that were deeply affected. Culturally adaptive interventions and holistic healthcare for Hispanic individuals are highly relevant because Hispanic Americans represent one of the fastest growing demographic groups in the United States. To reach, engage, and address the needs of Hispanic victims, this article provides an overview of psychosocial factors that influence Hispanic victims with trauma and discusses holistic psychotherapeutic approaches in nursing care that can be applied to improve victims' well-being. Culture is an important consideration in health; therefore, this article highlights and operationalizes culturally tailored holistic nursing care that draws from the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of health and well-being that can be used in clinical settings with Hispanic clients who have experienced trauma.
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- Deana Goldin
- 5450Florida International University, 15803Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Miami, Florida, USA
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- 5450Florida International University, 15803Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Miami, Florida, USA
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- 5450Florida International University, 15803Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Miami, Florida, USA
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- 5450Florida International University, 15803Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Miami, Florida, USA
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Zvolensky MJ, Bakhshaie J, Shepherd JM, Peraza N, Viana AG, Walker RL, Garza M, Ochoa-Perez M, Lemaire C. Anxiety sensitivity and acculturative stress: Concurrent relations to mental health among Spanish-speaking Latinx in primary care. Transcult Psychiatry 2021; 58:817-827. [PMID: 32928075 DOI: 10.1177/1363461520946557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The Latinx population suffers from mental health inequalities. Although past work has implicated acculturative stress and anxiety sensitivity as important individual difference factors for anxiety and depression in this group, it is presently unclear how they work together to influence more severe anxiety and depressive symptom expression among Latinx. To help address this gap in the existing literature, the current study evaluated the role of concurrent anxiety sensitivity and acculturative stress, in terms of anxiety and depressive symptoms and disorders, in a Latinx population in a primary care setting. Participants included 142 Latinx individuals (86.7% female; Mage = 39.66, SD = 11.34). After accounting for shared variance, the results indicated that both anxiety sensitivity and acculturative stress were significantly associated with anxious arousal symptoms, social anxiety, and depressive symptoms. However, anxiety sensitivity, but not acculturative stress, was significantly related to a number of mood and anxiety disorders. These findings suggest the importance of assessing both anxiety sensitivity and acculturative stress in routine mental health screening, as both factors may be related to poorer psychological health among this group.
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Suicide is a preventable health problem. Multiple definitions and inconsistent use of the term suicidality can result in failure to properly recognize suicide risk and behavior and confuses suicide research. Clarification of the suicidality concept is needed to facilitate the care for individuals at risk for suicide. Using Rodgers' evolutionary concept analysis method, this analysis describes the breadth and scope of the suicidality concept. Findings indicate suicidality covers a spectrum of suicidal risk and levels of emotional suffering and intent. The analysis does not draw definite conclusions, but outlines a direction for further research.
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- Tamara Pike Keefner
- Nursing, South Dakota State University - College of Nursing, Rapid City, South Dakota, USA
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- Graduate Nursing, South Dakota State University - College of Nursing, Brookings, Rapid City, South Dakota, USA
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Heart-Focused Anxiety Among Latinxs in Primary Care: Relations to Anxiety, Depression, Pain, and Functional Impairment. J Nerv Ment Dis 2019; 207:651-658. [PMID: 31318738 DOI: 10.1097/nmd.0000000000001020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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There is a public health need to better characterize the individual-based differences that may be involved in the expression and maintenance of psychological and related health problems among Latinx individuals. One individual difference factor that may be relevant to the nexus of psychological and physical concerns is heart-focused anxiety. The current study sought to evaluate the potential explanatory relevance of heart-focused anxiety as an important individual difference factor for anxiety, depression, pain experience, and functional impairment. Participants included 158 Latinx adults (Mage = 39.26, SD = 13.19; 85.4% female) from a primary health clinic. Results indicated that heart-focused anxiety was significantly related to anxious arousal, pain intensity, pain disability, and functional impairment. However, no significant effects were evident for depressive symptoms. These data indicate that heart-focused anxiety may be an underrecognized cognitive factor relevant to better understanding anxiety and pain among Latinx adults in primary care.
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Méndez-Bustos P, Calati R, Rubio-Ramírez F, Olié E, Courtet P, Lopez-Castroman J. Effectiveness of Psychotherapy on Suicidal Risk: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies. Front Psychol 2019; 10:277. [PMID: 30837920 PMCID: PMC6389707 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2018] [Accepted: 01/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background: Suicidal behavior is a major public health concern worldwide, and the interest in the development of novel and more efficient treatment strategies and therapies to reduce suicidal risk is increasing. Some recent studies have summarized the results of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) assessing the efficacy of psychotherapeutic tools designed to treat patients at suicidal risk. However, observational studies, which reflect real-world effectiveness and may use original approaches, have not been reviewed. Method: The aim of this study is to systematically review the available scientific evidence issued from observational studies on the clinical effectiveness of psychotherapeutic tools designed to treat patients at suicide risk. We have thus performed a systematic search of PubMed and Web of Science databases. Results: Out of 1578 papers, 40 original observational studies fulfilled our selection criteria. The most used psychotherapeutic treatments were dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT, 27.5%) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT, 15.0%) in patients with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder (32.5%) and depression (15.0%). Despite the between-study heterogeneity, interventions lead to a reduction in suicidal outcomes, i.e., suicidal ideation (55.0%) and suicide attempts (37.5%). The content and reporting quality varied considerably between the studies. Conclusion: DBT and CBT are the most widely used psychotherapeutic interventions and show promising results in existing observational studies. Some of the included studies provide innovative approaches. Group therapies and internet-based therapies, which are cost-effective methods, are promising treatments and would need further study.
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- INSERM, University of Montpellier, Neuropsychiatry: Epidemiological and Clinical Research, Montpellier, France.,Department of Psychiatry, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York, NY, United States
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- INSERM, University of Montpellier, Neuropsychiatry: Epidemiological and Clinical Research, Montpellier, France.,FondaMental Foundation, Créteil, France.,Department of Emergency Psychiatry and Post-Acute Care, Lapeyronie Hospital, CHU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- INSERM, University of Montpellier, Neuropsychiatry: Epidemiological and Clinical Research, Montpellier, France.,FondaMental Foundation, Créteil, France.,Department of Emergency Psychiatry and Post-Acute Care, Lapeyronie Hospital, CHU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- INSERM, University of Montpellier, Neuropsychiatry: Epidemiological and Clinical Research, Montpellier, France.,Department of Adult Psychiatry, Nîmes University Hospital, Nîmes, France
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