Publications by authors named "Deylaine Lourenco Pacheco"
Cien Saude Colet
September 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on the prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACE) among high school students in Rio de Janeiro, revealing that 70% of participants experienced at least one ACE, with emotional abuse and neglect being the most common.
- The research involved a sample of 681 students and utilized both the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire and direct questioning to assess ACE exposure and its co-occurrence.
- Findings highlighted that vulnerable groups included girls, children of teenage mothers, those not living with both parents, public school students, and those from low-income families, indicating a pressing need for intersectoral policies for prevention and support.
