Arch Public Health
June 2021
Arch Public Health
April 2021
Background: Exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) constitutes public health problems linked to adverse mental outcomes such as psychological distress during adulthood. This study examines the prevalence of ACEs and psychological distress and explores the association between ACEs and psychological distress and demographic factors among young adults.
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of 330 students from May 2018 to July 2018.