We aimed to explore how these experiences mediate the association between childhood socioeconomic conditions (SECs) and adolescent health outcomes. Methods We used longitudinal data from the UK Millennium Cohort
Empowering patients:Knowing their ACE score can empower patients to “connect the dots” between their earlier life experiences and some of their current health challenges. They can start to take ownership of their health and seek necessary support to manage the effects of childhood adv...
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are negative experiences in childhood, including abuse, that require significant adaptation of the developing child [4, 5]. ACEs are highly prevalent; in the UK, almost half of participants in a nationally representative retrospective survey had experienced at least...
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are increasingly a focus of both research and interventions nationwide, given emerging evidence of their high prevalence and lifelong health impacts. To date, much of the ACEs literature has focused on children and adults. Greater attention should be paid to the...
Perfectionism, which is motivated by fear and self-doubt, is often rooted in adverse childhood experiences. Adverse childhood experiences, including child/caregiver attachment disruptions, frequently lead to damaged self-esteem, with its feeling of not being good enough. In adulthood, thi...
Incarcerated Household Members If anyone in the household had gone to prison during the respondent's childhood, this was defined as having childhood exposure to a household member who was incarcerated. Definition of Smoking Behaviors We used the following standardized definitions for smoking behaviors28...
Research over the last two decades has established Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) as one of the most important determinants of mental and physical health outcomes over the lifespan. Despite compelling evidence, the integration of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) or trauma-informed approaches ...
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Childhood experiences, both positive and negative, have a tremendous impact on future violence victimization and perpetration, and lifelong health and opportunity. As such, early experiences are an important public health issue. Much of the foundational research in this area has been referred to as ...