ArticleThe South African journal of psychiatry : SAJP : the journal of the Society of Psychiatrists of South Africa2020
The relationship between adverse childhood experiences and depression: A cross-sectional survey with university students in Botswana.
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- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Association Between Childhood Maltreatment and Adult Depression.Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica · 2025Pooled it
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- The relationship between stressful life events and anxiety symptoms: a cross-sectional survey of university students in Botswana.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- Adverse childhood experiences and their influence on psychological well-being and emotional intelligence among university students.BMC psychology · 2025Article
- Correlates of adverse childhood experiences among admitted patients with schizophrenia in a referral psychiatric hospital in Botswana.The International journal of social psychiatry · 2025Article
- The mediating role of self-control on the relations between adverse childhood experiences and substance use among adolescents in Uganda.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
- Gender-based differences in interaction effects between childhood maltreatment and problematic mobile phone use on college students' depression and anxiety symptoms.BMC psychiatry · 2023Article
- Exploring adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among Ugandan university students: its associations with academic performance, depression, and suicidal ideations.BMC psychology · 2023Article
- Barriers to treatment and care for depression among the youth in Uganda: The role of mental health literacy.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- Buffering Effect of Perseverance and Meditation on Depression among Medical Students Experiencing Negative Family Climate.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundAdverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with severe life-long negative outcomes, including depression. Particularly in low- and middle-income countries, few studies have been conducted to assess the impact of ACEs.
aimTo assess the influence of ACEs on depression among young adults.
settingParticipants were students at a large university in Gaborone, Botswana.
methodsUsing a cross-sectional design, we investigated the associations between ACEs and depression in young adults in Botswana (
resultsA total of 73% (
conclusionAdverse childhood experiences are highly prevalent and key determinants of depression in young adulthood. A multifaceted and cross-system intervention (e.g. schools, social work, psychological services, health services and law enforcement) is required to protect, prevent and treat survivors of childhood adversity.
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