Adverse childhood experiences and psychological distress among higher education students in Southeast Nigeria: an institutional-based cross-sectional study

Adverse childhood experiences and psychological distress among higher education students in Southeast Nigeria: an institutional-based cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) constitutes public health problems linked to adverse mental outcomes such as psychological distress during adulthood. This study examines the prevalence of ACEs and psychological distress and explores the association between ACEs a...

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Main Authors: Olaoluwa Samson Agbaje, Chinwe Patience Nnaji, Evelyn Nwanabe Nwagu, Cylia Nkechi Iweama, Prince Christian Ifeanachor Umoke, Lawretta Eyuche Ozoemena, Charles Chike Abba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:Archives of Public Health
Subjects:
Adverse childhood experiences
Psychological distress
Mental health
Young adults
Higher education
Nigeria
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-021-00587-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-021-00587-3

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