Service needs of young people affected by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs): A systematic review of UK qualitative evidence.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) such as, physical and sexual abuse, neglect, or living in a household with domestic violence or substance misuse, can have negative impacts on mental and physical health across the lifecourse. A deeper understanding of the kinds of services that people affected by ACEs feel they need to overcome these negative impacts is required.

Review question

How do people affected by ACEs between the ages of 3 to 18 experience support and services in the UK? What are their needs relating to services and support?

Methods

Systematic review of qualitative evidence. We harvested relevant studies from existing systematic reviews of qualitative evidence located through a search of 18 databases. Included studies needed to be published in o

SUBMITTER: Lester S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7467867 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature