Associations between Adverse Childhood Experiences, Major Depressive Episode and Chronic Physical Health in Adolescents: Moderation of Race/Ethnicity

Authors

Jennifer Elkins, University of GeorgiaFollow
Keva M. Miller, Portland State UniversityFollow
Harold E. Briggs, University of GeorgiaFollow
Irang Kim, University of MarylandFollow
Orion Mowbray, University of Georgia
E. Roberto Orellana, Portland State UniversityFollow

Published In

Social Work in Public Health

Document Type

Citation

Publication Date

5-22-2019

Abstract

Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) are associated with health problems in adolescence. However, the moderating role of race/ethnicity is not well understood. The current study examines direct and indirect effects of ACE on major depressive episodes and chronic health outcomes, and the moderating role of race/ethnicity among adolescents who participated in the National Comorbidity Survey-Adolescent Supplement. Results show an association between ACE and both health outcomes. Race/ethnicity was associated with differential outcomes and indicated moderation. Results underscore the importance of examining associations between ACE and adolescent well-being by race/ethnicity. The need for trauma-informed and culturally responsive services for adolescents is discussed.

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© 2019 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC

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http://doi.org/10.1080/19371918.2019.1617216

DOI

10.1080/19371918.2019.1617216

Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/28790

Citation Details

Elkins, J., Miller, K. M., Briggs, H. E., Kim, I., Mowbray, O., & Orellana, E. R. (2019). Associations between Adverse Childhood Experiences, Major Depressive Episode and Chronic Physical Health in Adolescents: Moderation of Race/Ethnicity. Social Work In Public Health, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1080/19371918.2019.1617216