Patterns of adverse childhood experiences and depressive symptom trajectories in young adults: A longitudinal study of college students in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) tend to cluster together in daily life, and most studies focus on the level of depression at certain points, but the dynamic process of depression is often neglected. Thus, research is urgently needed to explore the relationship between ACEs pattern and trajectory of depressive symptom levels at multiple time points in order to provides early targeted interventions to those who are most at risk.

Objective

We aimed to explore patterns of ACEs, including types and timing, associated with depression trajectories in college students.

Methods

A school-based health survey was used to collect data as part of a longitudinal study in two medical college in Anhui province, China. Questionnaires were issued to 3,662 participants ag

SUBMITTER: Li S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9358020 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature