Associations of adverse childhood experiences with common psychiatric disorder in later life: results from the China mental health survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Associations between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and common psychiatric disorders among older Chinese individuals have not been well reported. The objectives of this study are to examine the prevalence of ACEs and the associations of ACEs with common psychiatric disorders among older adults in China.

Methods

The study used data from the China Mental Health Survey (CMHS), a nationally representative epidemiological survey, which used computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI), logistic regression models were used to examine community-based adult psychiatric disorders and associated risk factors. Finally, 2,317 individuals aged 60 years or over were included in the CMHS. The national prevalence of ACEs in older adults were estimated and logistic regress

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10619228 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature