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Family Studies
Sarah Huber-Krum, Stephanie Spaid Miedema, Joann Wu Shortt, Andres Villaveces, Howard Kress
Summary: The study in Honduras found complex relationships between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and modern contraceptive behavior among young men and women. Factors such as sexual abuse and parental separation reduced the likelihood of contraceptive use among women, while orphan status increased the likelihood of modern contraceptive use among men and frequent condom use among women. The inconsistent associations highlight the need for further research to understand the impact of ACEs on sexual and reproductive health behaviors.
CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
(2022)
Article
Family Studies
Aehsan Ahmad Dar, Sibnath Deb, Manzoor Hassan Malik, Waheeda Khan, Ayesha Parveen Haroon, Amra Ahsan, Farhat Jahan, Bushra Sumaiya, Shaheen Yawar Bhat, M. Dhamodharan, Mohamad Qasim
Summary: This study aims to estimate the prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among young adults in Kashmir. The findings show a high prevalence of ACEs (88.2%) in the region, with significant gender differences. The most common ACEs include verbal abuse, fear of physical harm, and physical violence.
CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
(2022)
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Psychiatry
Shichao Tang, Christopher M. Jones, April Wisdom, Hsien-Chang Lin, Sarah Bacon, Debra Houry
Summary: Recent data in the United States show a resurgence in stimulant use and harms, highlighting the need to identify risk factors for effective prevention strategies. This study found a significant relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and stimulant use and use disorders, indicating that addressing ACEs and underlying trauma could reduce stimulant use and its consequences.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kelly C. Young -Wolff, Natalie E. Slama, Stacey E. Alexeeff, Judith J. Prochaska, Renee Fogelberg, Lori C. Sakoda
Summary: In a large clinical sample of young adults, the study found no evidence to suggest that current e-cigarette use increases susceptibility to COVID-19, but there was suggestive evidence that former e-cigarette use may be associated with a higher risk of COVID-19.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Deepa R. Camenga, Suchitra Krishnan-Sarin, Danielle R. Davis, Krysten W. Bold, Grace Kong, Meghan E. Morean
Summary: This study investigated the perceptions of young adults towards tobacco free nicotine (TFN) compared to tobacco-derived nicotine (TDN). The findings showed that young adults who were curious to try or had used TFN had more positive perceptions regarding TFN's addictiveness, flavor, taste, and similarity to tobacco.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Wubin Xie, Alayna P. Tackett, Jonathan B. Berlowitz, Alyssa F. Harlow, Hasmeena Kathuria, Panagis Galiatsatos, Jessica L. Fetterman, Junhan Cho, Michael J. Blaha, Naomi M. Hamburg, Rose Marie Robertson, Andrew P. DeFilippis, Michael E. Hall, Aruni Bhatnagar, Emelia J. Benjamin, Andrew C. Stokes
Summary: Electronic cigarette use is associated with the development of wheezing-related respiratory symptoms in young adults, regardless of combustible cigarette smoking.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chanda Maurya, Priya Maurya
Summary: This study examines the association between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and risky health behavior indicators among adolescents and young adults. The findings show that ACEs are closely related to early sexual debut, violent behavior, and substance use. Outcome-oriented approaches and interventions are needed to reduce the risk of these behaviors persisting into adulthood.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Siri H. Haugland, Anders Dovran, Ane U. Albaek, Borge Sivertsen
Summary: Among Norwegian adults, single individuals and children of divorced parents are at higher risk of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). The prevalence of ACEs decreases with age, and there is a social gradient where those in lower socioeconomic levels have higher ACE risks.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Janique Fortier, Tamara Taillieu, Samantha Salmon, Ashley Stewart-Tufescu, Isabel Garces Davila, Harriet L. MacMillan, Jitender Sareen, Lil Tonmyr, Marni Brownell, Nathan C. Nickel, Tracie O. Afifi
Summary: This study examined the risk factors associated with vaping among adolescents and young adults, and found that parental smoking/vaping, adverse childhood experiences, and other factors were associated with increased likelihood of vaping. These findings highlight the importance of early prevention and provide insights for intervention strategies.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Cora Peterson, Maria V. Aslam, Phyllis H. Niolon, Sarah Bacon, Mark A. Bellis, James A. Mercy, Curtis Florence
Summary: Adverse childhood experiences have a significant impact on the health and risk behaviors of adults, and they also impose a substantial economic burden.
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Mohammed Al-Hamdani, D. Brett Hopkins, Agnes Hardardottir, Myles Davidson
Summary: This study found significant differences among young e-cigarette users in their perceptions and social media experiences related to vaping, based on age, gender, and tobacco use status. These differences include varying perceptions of positive and negative aspects of e-cigarettes, as well as exposure to tricks and branding on social media.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dylan B. Jackson, Alexander Testa, Bryanna Fox
Summary: The study examined the association between adverse childhood experiences and digital media use among children and adolescents, finding that more adverse experiences were associated with increased time spent on digital media. Family resilience, connection, and parenting stress were found to be significant mediators of this association, collectively explaining about 39% of the relationship.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Cynthia Y. Yoon, Susan M. Mason, Katie Loth, David R. Jacobs
Summary: Adverse childhood experiences, including abuse, neglect, and substance abuse in the household, are linked to disordered eating in middle-aged adults. Emotional abuse, physical neglect, and emotional neglect are particularly associated with disordered eating in women, while emotional abuse is consistently related to most disordered eating behaviors in men.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Substance Abuse
Afton Kechter, Kelsey A. Simpson, Rachel Carmen Ceasar, Sara J. Schiff, Naosuke Yamaguchi, Ricky N. Bluthenthal, Sabrina L. Smiley, Jessica L. Barrington-Trimis
Summary: This study characterizes the trajectories of nicotine use and reasons for vaping and smoking among young adults. Dual and cyclical use of both e-cigarettes and cigarettes is common, and should be considered when addressing nicotine dependence among young people.
NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ashley L. Merianos, E. Melinda Mahabee-Gittens, Madelyn J. Hill, Afolakemi C. Olaniyan, Matthew Lee Smith, Kelvin Choi
Summary: This study found that the use of electronic cigarettes and combustible cigarettes is associated with inadequate sleep duration among young adults in the U.S. Efforts should be made to promote tobacco cessation and improve sleep health.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)