Adverse childhood experiences and living in the socially deprived areas in adulthood: a cross-sectional study of the nationwide data in Japan.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to examine whether having adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) was associated with living in a deprived area in adulthood.

Methods

The cross-sectional study was conducted by using nation-wide data in 2022 of the Japan COVID-19 and Society Internet Survey (JACSIS). Participants were community dwelling people 18 years or older. ACEs were assessed by Japanese version of 15-items ACE measurement tool (ACE-J). Living condition was measured by Area Deprived Index (ADI) and Densely Inhabited District (DID) based on zip code. Multivariable logistic regression to analyze the associations between ADI and ACE 4 + was conducted, controlling for individual-level factors, such as age, sex, marital status, and education, as an additional analysis.

Results

SUBMITTER: Sasaki N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10463887 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature