Adverse childhood experiences and health outcomes: a 20-year real-world study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) refer to traumatic life events occurred in childhood that comprise abuse (e.g., psychological, physical, sexual), neglect (psychological and physical), indirect violence or household dysfunctions. Such experiences ultimately lead to severe short-, medium- and long-term consequences for the victim's health. The goal of this study is to analyze the prevalence of health outcomes in children <16 years of age, who were suspected of ACEs by physicians. The specific objectives consist of analyzing 3 health outcome groups: (a) traumatic injuries and intoxications; (b) mental health disorders; and (c) physical disorders.

Methods

We performed a real-world, retrospective, observational, cross-sectional, and multicentric study, using com

SUBMITTER: Martins B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11745883 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature