Parents of Child Psychiatric Patients Report More Adverse Childhood Experiences
Author Information
Author(s): Altpeter Adriana, Dixius Andrea, Möhler Eva
Primary Institution: Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Saarland University
Hypothesis
Do parents of child psychiatric patients report different levels of adverse childhood experiences compared to community samples?
Conclusion
Parents of child psychiatric patients show higher scores of adverse childhood experiences than a community sample.
Supporting Evidence
- 73% of mothers reported at least one negative experience in childhood.
- 52% of fathers reported at least one negative experience in childhood.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder was diagnosed in 29.3% of the patients.
Takeaway
This study found that parents of children with mental health issues often had more difficult childhoods than most other parents.
Methodology
The study involved 256 child psychiatric patients and 391 caregivers, who completed questionnaires about adverse childhood experiences.
Potential Biases
There is a risk of underreporting due to shame or misunderstanding of the questionnaire items.
Limitations
The study lacked a control group and relied on self-reported data, which may not be entirely accurate.
Participant Demographics
The sample included 256 patients aged 4-18 years, with 73.8% female and 26.2% male participants.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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