3rd Edition of Preventive Medicine World Conference 2027

Abstract

Background: Traumatic incidents that happen before the age of eighteen, such as domestic abuse, violence, and child abuse, are known as adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs. Long-term health problems like alcoholism, depression, and chronic illnesses can be brought on by these experiences. Girls are impacted differently by gender norms and conceptions, and adolescents affected by ACEs are more likely to experience health disparities.

Aims and Objectives: The goal of the study is to determine the status of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the association of multiple ACEs with parental alcoholism among medical students in Jabalpur.

Methodology: In this cross-sectional study, 211 medical students completed a survey on ten categories of ACEs in NSCB Medical College of Jabalpur. The association of parental alcoholism with ACEs was assessed by logistic regression analyses.

Results: The prevalence of adverse childhood experience reported was found to be 19.4%. The most prevalent ACEs reported were problem drinker/alcoholic family member and verbal abuse. Female students reported a higher number of ACEs compared to males. With the exception of a household member being incarcerated and separated or divorced parents, parental alcoholism was significantly associated with all forms of ACE.

Conclusion: Even with the low prevalence, a sizable portion did stress the significance of helping those who have experienced adversity. Children in alcoholic households are more likely to have adverse experiences. In order to lessen the negative effects of adverse childhood experiences on mental health, especially the ones healing the society, the study emphasizes the necessity for additional investigation, education, and intervention. Parents, teachers, and other caregivers should receive the appropriate training in order to recognize and prevent unpleasant experiences early on.