Adverse childhood experiences and health among indigenous persons experiencing homelessness.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Current literature has established that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with the onset of a variety of physical, mental, and behavioural illnesses. However, there are few studies that have thoroughly examined this association in low-income or marginalized groups.

Methods

To address this knowledge gap, this study used self-reported data on childhood experiences and adult health outcomes in a sample of 91 Indigenous persons experiencing homelessness. While the primary focus of the study was to assess the relationship between ACEs and health status, we also assessed reports on use and perceptions of health care services to test for potential illness-mitigating factors.

Results

Results indicated that reported number of ACEs was significantly

SUBMITTER: Smith E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7791826 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature