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Undocumented Latina immigrants face PTSD at four times the national rate, new study finds

A new study led by George Mason University found that undocumented Latina immigrants meet the threshold for PTSD diagnosis at nearly four times the rate of civilian women in America. The researchers also discovered differences in PTSD thresholds by occupation, with women working outside the home having higher scores.

SourceGeorge Mason University·JournalJournal of Social Service Research·DateJul 17, 2019