Associations of adverse childhood experiences with mental health and behaviors among adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental health and behavioral problems among adolescents are growing public health concerns, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) like Bangladesh. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are key contributors to adolescent mental health and behavioral problems, yet evidence from LMIC contexts remains limited. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of mental health and behavioral problems and their associations with ACEs among Bangladeshi adolescents.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1,159 adolescents using multistage sampling. Data were collected on sociodemographic and psychosocial characteristics, ACEs, health-behaviors, and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Logistic regression analyses were performed to assess

SUBMITTER: Al-Mamun F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12632140 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature