Evidence-based Care of the Human Trafficking Patient.

Human trafficking is the intentional exploitation of vulnerable individuals for the personal gain of the exploiter and is now recognized as an emerging public health care priority. Health care providers are well positioned to identify and assist trafficked individuals as well as those who may be at risk for exploitation. Trauma informed care is essential to identify victims and evaluate the impact of traumatic stress while highlighting survivors' strengths and supporting their resiliency.

Motivational Interviewing and Home Visits to Improve Health Behaviors and Reduce Childhood Obesity: A Pilot Study.

Introduction: Childhood obesity prevalence is highest among low-income, Hispanic, and Black children. The purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility of using motivational interviewing (MI) with home visits and the 5-2-1-0 program to improve health behaviors in children. Desirable health behaviors include daily consuming five servings of fruits or vegetables, limiting recreational screen time to 2 hours, exercising for 1 hour, and avoiding sugar-sweetened beverages.

Vitamin D Deficiency and Association With Body Mass Index and Lipid Levels in Hispanic American Adolescents.

In this retrospective study, vitamin D deficiency was examined with body mass index (BMI) and lipid levels in a sample of Hispanic American adolescents. The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among 234 subjects aged 13 to 19 years was 27.8%.

Risk factors for community-associated Staphylococcus aureus skin infection in children of Maui.

The prevalence of community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) infection, and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) infection overall, has dramatically increased in the past 10 years. Children and Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPI) are disproportionately affected by CA-MRSA infection.