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ACEs before admission to CCIs were assessed through caretaker interviews and child records. Current SEBD was measured using validated tools from the caretakers' perspective. Proportions with 95 % CI were calculated. Spearman correlation and log-binomial regression were used to assess associations.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Among 195 children, 66.6 % were girls. Severe ACE exposure (≥4 ACEs) was found in 42.1 % (95 % CI: 35.2–49.1), with emotional neglect (60 %) being most common. Girls experienced more physical neglect (43.8 %) than boys (10.7 %). SEBD was present in 47.2 % (95 % CI: 40.2–54.2), mainly in the conduct domain (52.3 %). Higher scores on ACEs scale significantly correlated with conduct problems (rho = 0.2, p < 0.01). Children with SEBD had 1.82 times higher risk of having experienced ≥ 4 ACEs (p < 0.04).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The study identified the nature and burden of adversities and behavioural issues. Strengthening staff capacity for early identification and linking children to appropriate support services is essential.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8543,"journal":{"name":"Asian journal of psychiatry","volume":"110 ","pages":"Article 104595"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5000,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"Prevalence of exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences in the past and current Socio Emotional Behavioral Difficulties among institutionalised children\",\"authors\":\"Ismail Zabiulla Rifai , Mahalakshmy Thulasingam , Shivanand Kattimani , KC Premarajan\",\"doi\":\"10.1016/j.ajp.2025.104595\",\"DOIUrl\":null,\"url\":null,\"abstract\":\"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) such as abuse, neglect, and family disruptions are common among orphaned children and impact their socio-emotional development. 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Prevalence of exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences in the past and current Socio Emotional Behavioral Difficulties among institutionalised children
Background
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) such as abuse, neglect, and family disruptions are common among orphaned children and impact their socio-emotional development. Understanding these experiences is essential to tailor effective interventions.
Objective
To estimate the prevalence of significant ACEs and socio-emotional behavioural difficulties (SEBD) among children (5–18 years) in Child Care Institutions (CCIs) in Puducherry, India, and assess the association between them.
Methods
A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted across nine CCIs in Puducherry between April 2022 and October 2023, involving 195 children. Multistage sampling was used. ACEs before admission to CCIs were assessed through caretaker interviews and child records. Current SEBD was measured using validated tools from the caretakers' perspective. Proportions with 95 % CI were calculated. Spearman correlation and log-binomial regression were used to assess associations.
Results
Among 195 children, 66.6 % were girls. Severe ACE exposure (≥4 ACEs) was found in 42.1 % (95 % CI: 35.2–49.1), with emotional neglect (60 %) being most common. Girls experienced more physical neglect (43.8 %) than boys (10.7 %). SEBD was present in 47.2 % (95 % CI: 40.2–54.2), mainly in the conduct domain (52.3 %). Higher scores on ACEs scale significantly correlated with conduct problems (rho = 0.2, p < 0.01). Children with SEBD had 1.82 times higher risk of having experienced ≥ 4 ACEs (p < 0.04).
Conclusion
The study identified the nature and burden of adversities and behavioural issues. Strengthening staff capacity for early identification and linking children to appropriate support services is essential.
期刊介绍:
The Asian Journal of Psychiatry serves as a comprehensive resource for psychiatrists, mental health clinicians, neurologists, physicians, mental health students, and policymakers. Its goal is to facilitate the exchange of research findings and clinical practices between Asia and the global community. The journal focuses on psychiatric research relevant to Asia, covering preclinical, clinical, service system, and policy development topics. It also highlights the socio-cultural diversity of the region in relation to mental health.