Does adult alcohol consumption combine with adverse childhood experiences to increase involvement in violence in men and women? A cross-sectional study in England and Wales.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To examine if, and to what extent, a history of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) combines with adult alcohol consumption to predict recent violence perpetration and victimisation.

Design

Representative face-to-face survey (n=12 669) delivered using computer-assisted personal interviewing and self-interviewing.

Setting

Domiciles of individuals living in England and Wales.

Participants

Individuals aged 18-69 years resident within randomly selected locations. 12 669 surveys were completed with participants within our defined age range.

Main outcome measures

Alcohol consumption was measured using the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Consumption (AUDIT-C) and childhood adversity using the short ACEs tool. Violence was measured using qu

SUBMITTER: Bellis MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6286488 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature