Adverse Childhood Experiences are Associated With the Timing of Puberty in Girls but Not in Boys.

IF 5.5 2区医学 Q1 PEDIATRICS

Journal of Adolescent Health Pub Date : 2025-04-03 DOI:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2025.02.009

Ai Kubo, Sara Aghaee, Julia Acker, Julianna Deardorff

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Abstract

Purpose: To examine the associations between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) scores from routine screenings in pediatric checkups and timing of puberty in a diverse cohort of adolescents.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study of 52,573 pediatric members of Kaiser Permanente Northern California, an integrated healthcare delivery system. Exposure was the total ACEs score, determined using caregiver- and self-reported scores across all well-child visits, and categorized into 0, 1-3, 4-6, or 7-10 ACEs. Outcomes were age at menarche and pubertal onset, using physician-assessed Sexual Maturity Ratings.

Results: Girls with ACEs had a substantially higher risk of earlier menarche and pubertal onset compared to those without ACEs. There were no associations between ACEs and boys' pubertal timing.

Discussion: These results highlight the importance of screening for ACEs in a clinical setting to address adolescents' psychological well-being and healthy lifestyle habits, which in turn may prevent adverse health outcomes associated with early puberty.

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Journal of Adolescent Health 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生

CiteScore

10.40

自引率

3.90%

发文量

526

审稿时长

46 days

期刊介绍： The Journal of Adolescent Health is a scientific publication dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of adolescents and young adults. Our Journal covers a broad range of research topics, spanning from the basic biological and behavioral sciences to public health and policy. We welcome a variety of contributions, including original research papers, concise reports, literature reviews, clinical case reports, opinion pieces, and letters to the editor. We encourage professionals from diverse disciplines such as Anthropology, Education, Ethics, Global Health, Health Services Research, Law, Medicine, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nursing, Nutrition, Psychology, Public Health and Policy, Social Work, Sociology, and Youth Development to share their expertise and contribute to our mission of promoting adolescent health. Moreover, we value the voices of young individuals, family and community members, and healthcare professionals, and encourage them to submit poetry, personal narratives, images, and other creative works that provide unique insights into the experiences of adolescents and young adults. By combining scientific peer-reviewed research with creative expressions, our Journal aims to create a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in adolescent and young adult health.