Relationship between alcohol consumption and adverse childhood experiences in college students-A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alcohol consumption is an important issue. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can affect alcohol consumption later in life. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to test the association between ACE and the alcohol consumption in college students.

Materials and methods

A cross-sectional study on college students was conducted during December 2021 and January 2022, Through the school web system, students received a standard questionnaire on alcohol consumption (AUDIT) and ACEs. The study involved 4,044 participants from three universities in Slovakia.

Result

Compared to men, the incidence of emotional abuse by a parent, physical abuse by a parent, and sexual abuse was significantly higher in women (p < 0.001). Furthermore, women reported gr

SUBMITTER: Sulejova K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9605734 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature