Exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences and Mental Health Issues in a Young-Adult Sample of University Students in Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

The prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is remarkably high in Bangladesh, and there is well-documented evidence establishing a relationship between ACEs and mental disorders in children and adults. However, little is known about how ACE exposure affects young adults' mental health. Therefore, this study aims to estimate the prevalence of ACEs and assess the relationship between ACE exposure and developing anxiety and depression symptoms in a young adult sample of university students.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey comprising 858 young adult students aged 18-29 years, enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate level of study at a large university in Bangladesh, was conducted between October and December 2023. ACE exposure was measured using

SUBMITTER: Akter S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12007430 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature