Screening for adverse childhood experiences in pediatrics: A randomized trial of aggregate-level versus item-level response screening formats.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While there is growing support for screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), rigorous evidence on the efficacy and preference of screening methods is needed.

Objective

To examine caregiver: (1) rates of disclosure of their child's exposure to ACEs using item-level response (each item can be endorsed) versus aggregate-level response (only total score reported) screening format, (2) associations between family demographic factors and disclosure by screening format, and (3) emotional reaction and experience of screening formats in a diverse, low-income pediatric population.

Methods

Caregiver participants (n = 367) were randomized to complete the Pediatric ACEs and Related Life Events Screener (PEARLS) tool, in an aggregate-level response vs item-leve

SUBMITTER: Long D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9754205 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature