Caregivers' experiences of being asked about adverse childhood experiences and receiving support from an integrated health and social care hub: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are significant contributors to the burden of disease and remain a serious concern for the health and wellbeing of children in Australia. To address ACEs, we co-designed and implemented two integrated health and social care hubs (Child and Family Hubs [CFHs]). This study explores the experiences of caregivers who received care from the CFHs, including the way they were asked about ACEs and the services offered to address identified ACEs.

Design

A qualitative study design was used. Using a semistructured interview guide, 29 in-depth interviews were conducted with caregivers of children who were experiencing a range of adversities, including maltreatment and household dysfunction, child neglect, parent mental illness, domestic vi

SUBMITTER: Kabir A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11800215 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature