Relationships Between Recent Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Somatic Symptoms in Adolescence.

ABSTRACT: Early identification and interventions are imperative for mitigating the harmful effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Nonetheless, a substantial barrier persists in identifying adolescents experiencing ACEs. One understudied avenue for early identification of ACEs is through the examination of somatic symptoms endorsed by adolescents. Understanding the relationship between recent ACEs exposure and somatic symptoms may serve as a useful indicator for identifying adolescents affected by ACEs. This study examines the relationships between recent exposure to ACEs (within the past one to two years) and somatic symptoms across adolescence (ages 12-16 years). Longitudinal prospective data of 1354 child and caregiver dyads from the Longitudinal Studies of Child Abuse and Neglect were u

SUBMITTER: Lee RY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11741541 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature