Promotive and protective effects of community-related positive childhood experiences on adult health outcomes in the context of adverse childhood experiences: a nationwide cross-sectional survey in Japan.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Although adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with poor health in adulthood, positive childhood experiences (PCEs) can reduce the risk of negative health outcomes. This study aimed to investigate whether PCEs in the community (CPCEs, ie, trusted adults other than parents, supportive friends, belongingness to school, or community traditions) would have an independent effect on better health outcomes and moderate the association between ACEs and adult illnesses.

Design

Cross-sectional survey.

Setting

Data were gathered from a nationwide, cross-sectional internet survey conducted in Japan in 2022.

Participants

This study included 28 617 Japanese adults aged 18-82 years (51.1% female; mean age=48.1 years).

Primary and secondary outcome m

SUBMITTER: Mitani H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11202639 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature