Kappel, Rachel H., et al. “Prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Associated Health Risks and Risk Behaviors among Young Women and Men in Honduras.” Child Abuse & Neglect, vol. 115, 2021, pp. 104993–104993, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2021.104993.

summary

this article was basically saying how ACEs affect young men’s and women’s health outcomes in Honduras. A cross-sectional survey with 1,784 people between the ages of 18 and 24 was carried out by the researchers. Nine distinct categories of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) were questioned about by the participants, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, dysfunctional households, and others.The findings showed that a sizable segment of Hondurans’ youth had gone through at least one ACE. Among both genders, physical abuse was shown to be the most common kind of ACE. In addition, people with a larger number of ACEs reported being more prone to partake in dangerous activities including drug misuse and unprotected sex.

reflection

These results underline the critical need for programs that prevent ACEs and offer assistance to individuals who have already encountered them. Policymakers may be able to lessen the negative impact that these unfavorable events have on people’s health by addressing them at an early age. Targeted interventions can also assist in reducing risky behaviors in young people who have experienced ACEs.

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“The high prevalence of ACEs and associated health risks and risk behaviors in this population support the need for early intervention and prevention strategies in order to avoid the accumulation of traumatic experiencesand protect youth from the harmful impacts of ACEs.”