Adverse Childhood Experiences and Alzheimer's Risk in Transgender Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Cicero Ethan, Chiow Jobina, Flatt Jason
Primary Institution: Emory University
Hypothesis
The relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and Alzheimer's disease risk factors among transgender adults has not been explored.
Conclusion
Transgender adults with adverse childhood experiences are at a higher risk for depression and cognitive decline.
Supporting Evidence
- Transgender adults report a higher prevalence of adverse childhood experiences.
- Obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol, and depression were the most prevalent risk factors among the sample.
- Experiencing any ACE was associated with depression and subjective cognitive decline.
Takeaway
If transgender adults have bad experiences when they are kids, they might get sad or forgetful when they grow up.
Methodology
The study used 2019-2021 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data to analyze the association between ACEs and ADRD risk factors among TNGE adults.
Participant Demographics
Transgender, nonbinary, and other gender expansive adults aged 45 and older.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.0001
Confidence Interval
95%CI:1.7-5.9
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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