Discrimination Against Immigrant Latina Mothers Associated With Pro-Inflammatory Gene Expression in Their Preschool-Aged Children

Rebeca Alvarado-Harris, Krista M. Perreira, Hudson P. Santos, Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Department of Social Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Nursing and Health Studies, The University of Miami

Biological Research For Nursing: Integrating Biobehavioral Research into Health Care

Published online on December 22, 2025

Abstract

Biological Research For Nursing, Volume 28, Issue 2, Page 254-263, April 2026.
Background:For immigrant mothers navigating the challenges of an unfamiliar sociopolitical landscape, the burden of discrimination extends beyond their personal experiences. Over time, cumulative exposure to discrimination may shape the environments in ...