Importance Preterm birth (PTB)(gestational age< 37 weeks) is a major cause of infant
mortality and morbidity in the US and is marked by racial and ethnic and socioeconomic …

Abstract Problem/Condition: In 2022, homicide was the second leading cause of death for
Hispanic and Latino persons aged 15–24 years in the United States, the third leading cause …

Objectives To evaluate and synthesize research findings on adverse birth outcomes and
maternal morbidity among Afro-Latinas and their infants. Methods A systematic review was …

Background and aims Low birth weight (LBW), known as the condition of a newborn
weighing less than 2500 g, is a growing concern in the United States (US). Previous studies …

Previous studies have identified racial-ethnic disparities in modifiable risk factors for
cancers. However, the impact of US nativity on these risks is understudied. Hence, we …

Alexa Parra▼ Vanessa Morales▼ Cynthia N. Lebron▼ Hudson P. Santos, Jr. Individuals
who identify as Hispanic or Latino have immigrated from or have ancestral ties to over 20 …

Despite the alarming number of Spanish-speaking and Latina/Latinx birthing people
suffering from depressive and anxiety symptoms during the perinatal period, there is a …

Background Baby-Friendly Hospitals (BFH) in the United States (US) are associated with
higher breastfeeding initiation rates. Breastfeeding is associated with a myriad of favorable …

There is great variation in the experiences of Latiné/e/x/o/a, Hispanic, and/or Spanish origin
(LHS) individuals in the United States, including differences in race, ancestry, colonization …

Puerto Ricans consistently experience the worst birth outcomes among Hispanic women in
the United States. This stark reality often remains obscured by aggregated Hispanic birth …