Violence in Honduras from 2008 to 2018

Landa-Blanco, Miguel; Cheon, Hyunjung; Flores, Luis; Spohn, Cassia; Katz, Charles M.

doi:10.1136/injuryprev-2019-043536

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“…From 2007 to 2015 alone, there was a 32% increase in foreign-born residents from Honduras ( Cohn et al, 2017 ). Many of these Honduran immigrants fled to the U.S. because of the high levels of violence, poverty, unemployment, and problems associated with governance afflicting Honduras ( Landa-Blanco et al, 2020 , Médecins Sans Frontiers, 2019 ). The high rates of homicide victimization among Honduran-born victims may be related to several factors that deserve further inquiry, such as the crime-prone demographic profile of these immigrants (e.g., younger, male), cultural conflict, and economic deprivation.…”

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Violent victimization among immigrants: Using the National Violent Death Reporting System to examine foreign-born homicide victimization in the United States

Freemon

Gutierrez

Huff

et al. 2022

Preventive Medicine Reports

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Limited research attention has focused on homicides involving foreign-born victims. Using data from the National Violent Death Reporting System, we examined 9428 homicides that occurred in 2017 in the United States across 32 states and D.C. Approximately 8% of homicide victims were foreign-born. Homicide victimization rates were substantially lower for foreign-born persons, compared to U.S.-born persons. However, foreign-born persons from Honduras, El Salvador, and Jamaica had a substantially higher risk of homicide victimization. Notably, few homicides involving foreign-born victims were gang- or drug-trade-related. With the growing number of immigrants in the United States, policy and prevention efforts should be guided by research.

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Violent victimization among immigrants: Using the National Violent Death Reporting System to examine foreign-born homicide victimization in the United States

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Huff

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“…To understand the dynamic between ACE and mental health, contextual factors must be considered. In this sense, Honduras is one of the most violent countries in the world, with children and adolescents constituting a high proportion of the country’s homicide victims ( 38 ). Adverse experiences in childhood occur frequently ( 39 ), with many practices, like corporal punishment and family violence, being a common occurrence in the Honduran population.…”

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The impact of adverse childhood experiences on mental health, sexual risk behaviors, and alcohol consumption in adulthood

Landa-Blanco,

Vásquez,

Portillo

et al. 2024

Front. Psychiatry

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The purpose of the study was to determine how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) relate to adulthood flourishing, symptoms of depression, anxiety, somatization, self-reported health, sexual risk behaviors, and alcohol consumption. A quantitative cross-sectional methodology was used. A total of 452 adults completed the survey. The most prevalent ACE include physical abuse (44.69%), separation/divorce of parents (41.81%), living with someone with alcohol problems (39.38%), and being sworn, insulted, or humiliated by adults at home (35.62%). Almost one out of every four respondents (24.34%) reported being touched by an adult, 17.92% reported that an adult tried to manipulate the respondent into touching them, and 8.19% were forced to have sexual intercourse. Results indicate that women reported a higher number of ACE than men. The number of ACE is inversely related to flourishing and self-reported health; while being positively associated with participant’s scores in depression, anxiety, somatization, sexual risk behaviors, and alcohol use. The regression model, including the eleven ACE and respondents’ sex and age, achieved medium effect sizes for somatization, depression, and anxiety symptoms and small effect sizes for flourishing, self-reported health, sexual risk behaviors, and alcohol consumption. Specific ACE have a particularly significant negative impact on mental health outcomes: forced intercourse, witnessing familial violence, verbal humiliation, and living with individuals struggling with mental health issues and drug consumption or who were incarcerated. In conclusion, the study highlights the alarming prevalence of ACE among the Honduran population and their significant negative impact on mental health outcomes during adulthood.

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“…In this sense, Honduras has been considered one of the most violent countries in the world. Young people are at high risk of being victims of violence ( Landa-Blanco et al, 2020 ). Poverty and illegal migration are also prevalent in the country.…”

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The impact of Benevolent Childhood Experiences on adult Flourishing: the mediating role of Light Triad traits

Landa-Blanco,

Herrera,

Espinoza

et al. 2024

Front. Psychol.

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The literature has well documented the relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences, personality traits, and well-being. However, less is known about how Benevolent Childhood Experiences (BCEs) relate to “light” personality traits and Flourishing. The study analyzed the effects of BCEs on Flourishing, considering the mediator role of Light Triad traits (Kantianism, Humanism, and Faith in Humanity). The study used a quantitative methodology with a non-experimental, cross-sectional design; 410 Honduran adults responded to the survey, including questions regarding Light Triad personality traits, Flourishing, and BCEs. On average, respondents reported 7.34 BCEs. The number of reported BCEs did not vary significantly between men and women. However, specific BCEs were categorically associated with subjects’ sex. A higher proportion of men reported having at least one teacher who cared about the respondent, having opportunities to have a good time, and liking/feeling comfortable with oneself. Flourishing was significantly higher for participants who reported the presence of BCEs. The largest effect size was achieved for the difference in Flourishing scores between those who reported liking school as a child and those who disliked it. The number of Benevolent Childhood Experiences had a significant total and direct effect on Flourishing scores. Significant indirect effects were also identified. Faith in Humanity and Humanism, not Kantianism, mediated the relationship between BCEs and Flourishing. BCEs significantly explained all Light Triad traits. In conclusion, BCEs have significant direct and indirect effects on adult Flourishing; Faith in Humanity and Humanism mediate this relationship.

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Violence in Honduras from 2008 to 2018

Cited by 10 publications

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Violent victimization among immigrants: Using the National Violent Death Reporting System to examine foreign-born homicide victimization in the United States

Violent victimization among immigrants: Using the National Violent Death Reporting System to examine foreign-born homicide victimization in the United States

The impact of adverse childhood experiences on mental health, sexual risk behaviors, and alcohol consumption in adulthood

The impact of Benevolent Childhood Experiences on adult Flourishing: the mediating role of Light Triad traits

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