Adverse childhood experiences and substance misuse in young people in India: results from the multisite cVEDA cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) increases vulnerability to externalising disorders such as substance misuse. The study aims to determine the prevalence of ACEs and its association with substance misuse.

Methods

Data from the Consortium on Vulnerability to Externalising Disorders and Addictions (cVEDA) in India was used (n = 9010). ACEs were evaluated using the World Health Organisation (WHO) Adverse Childhood Experiences International Questionnaire whilst substance misuse was assessed using the WHO Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test. A random-effects, two-stage individual patient data meta-analysis explained the associations between ACEs and substance misuse with adjustments for confounders such as sex and family structure.

Results</

SUBMITTER: Fernandes GS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8539836 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature