Prevalence and impact of adverse childhood experiences and extrafamilial violence: a representative survey of adults in Northern Ireland.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are linked to poor outcomes in adulthood, but extrafamilial violence (EFV), such as bullying, community and collective violence, remains relatively under-researched. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of both the commonly measured ACEs and EFV in Northern Ireland (NI), a postconflict region and assess the association with physical and psychological outcomes.

Methods

A representative sample of 1200 adults completed a standardised assessment of childhood adversity (WHO Adverse Childhood Experiences International Questionnaire) covering 13 ACEs. Logistic regressions assessed the association between high ACE exposure (4+vs 0) and adult mental and physical health, health behaviours and service use, adjusting for age, gend

SUBMITTER: Walsh C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12658551 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature