Adverse childhood experiences, health behaviors, and associations with obesity among youth in the United States.
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| Title: | Adverse childhood experiences, health behaviors, and associations with obesity among youth in the United States. |
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| Authors: | Santos, Melissa, Burton, E. Thomaseo, Cadieux, Adelle, Gaffka, Bethany, Shaffer, Laura, Cook, Jessica L., Tucker, Jared M. |
| Source: | Behavioral Medicine. Oct-Dec2023, Vol. 49 Issue 4, p381-391. 11p. 3 Charts, 3 Graphs. |
| Subjects: | Adverse childhood experiences, Research, Health policy, Body weight, Childhood obesity, Cross-sectional method, Medical care, Risk assessment, Screen time, Sleep, Health behavior, Factor analysis, Descriptive statistics, Statistical correlation, Behavior modification, Medical research, Disease risk factors, Children, Adolescence |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) affect almost half of youth in the U.S. and are linked to a host of deleterious medical and psychosocial outcomes. The current study examines the relationships among ACEs, childhood obesity, and modifiable lifestyle behaviors to inform clinical care, future research, and policy. Using data from the 2016–2018 National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH), associations between children's ACEs, weight status, and health behaviors that may influence the link between ACEs and obesity were examined. In the NSCH data, 25.3% of youth aged 10–17 years experienced one ACE with another 25.9% experiencing two or more ACEs. Having ACEs was related to excess screen time and inadequate sleep, and independently associated with obesity. Findings highlight the importance of providers screening and finding ways to intervene on behalf of youth with obesity. The present provides guidelines for providers on intervening with youth experiencing ACEs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) affect almost half of youth in the U.S. and are linked to a host of deleterious medical and psychosocial outcomes. The current study examines the relationships among ACEs, childhood obesity, and modifiable lifestyle behaviors to inform clinical care, future research, and policy. Using data from the 2016–2018 National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH), associations between children's ACEs, weight status, and health behaviors that may influence the link between ACEs and obesity were examined. In the NSCH data, 25.3% of youth aged 10–17 years experienced one ACE with another 25.9% experiencing two or more ACEs. Having ACEs was related to excess screen time and inadequate sleep, and independently associated with obesity. Findings highlight the importance of providers screening and finding ways to intervene on behalf of youth with obesity. The present provides guidelines for providers on intervening with youth experiencing ACEs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 08964289 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/08964289.2022.2077294 |
