SynthesisPediatrics2022
Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences in Children: A Systematic Review.
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54 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 116 citations in OpenAlex.
- Global landscape, research hotspots, and evolutionary trends in childhood adversity and chronic disease research: a bibliometric analysis based on three databases.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Child-Reported Family Violence: A Systematic Review of Available Instruments.Trauma, violence & abuse · 2024Pooled it
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- Aberrant functional connectivity of the globus pallidus in the modulation of the relationship between childhood trauma and major depressive disorder.Journal of psychiatry & neuroscience : JPNTrial
- Adolescents' and parents' perspectives on addressing adverse childhood experiences in school-based health centers.Pediatric research · 2026Article
- Joint Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Genetic Burden of Depression on Multiple Depressive Symptoms.Stress and health : journal of the International Society for the Investigation of Stress · 2026Article
- Evaluation of an Adverse Childhood Experiences Screening Program for Pregnant Patients in Rural Missouri.Journal of child & adolescent trauma · 2026Article
- To the Editor, "Prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences in Children With Cystic Fibrosis at a Single Center".Pediatric pulmonology · 2026Article
- Advancing prevention science for maltreatment exposed children: predicting mental health symptoms with a combined neurocognitive vulnerability index.European child & adolescent psychiatry · 2026Article
- Impact of adverse childhood experiences on kidney health.Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) · 2026Article
- Barriers and facilitators to behavioral health follow-up in children screened and referred for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Developmental literacy and epistemic dignity as primary child protection: a developmentally staged, disability-inclusive public-health framework for preventing adverse childhood experiences.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Connecting with nature to mitigate toxic stress: an exploratory study of pediatric provider perceptions.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Safety Net Programs as Primary Prevention Against Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in the United States: Natural Experiments with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Research Review: Assessment of early-life adversity and trauma - cumulative risk and dimensional approaches.Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines · 2025Review
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Screening in Pediatric Primary Care: Is "Social Drivers of Health (SDoH) Screening" Sufficient?International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Youth, caregiver and healthcare professional perspectives on planning the implementation of a trauma-informed care programme: A qualitative study.Journal of advanced nursing · 2025Article
- The role of occurrence and co-occurrence of adverse childhood experiences on oral health-related quality of life among adolescents.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Testing a multi-faceted strategy to support the implementation of ACEs screenings in primary care: results of a stepped-wedge pilot trial.Implementation science communications · 2025Article
- Adverse Experiences in Early Childhood and Emotional Behavioral Problems Among Chinese Preschoolers: Psychological Resilience and Problematic Media Use.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
contextAdverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with increased risk of poor mental health outcomes. Although there is interest in screening for ACEs for early identification and intervention, it is not known whether screening improves outcomes for children.
objectiveTo systematically review whether screening for ACEs in children leads to an increase in (1) identification of ACEs, (2) referrals to services, (3) increased uptake of services, and (4) improved mental health outcomes for children and parents. DATA SOURCES: Ovid Medline, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Center for Clinical and Translational Research electronic databases were searched between 2009 and 2021. STUDY SELECTION: Studies were included if researchers screened for current ACEs in children aged 0 to 12 years and they had a control comparison. DATA EXTRACTION: Information was extracted, including study characteristics, sample demographics, screening tool characteristics, referral rates to services, uptake rates, and mental health outcomes.
resultsA total of 5816 articles were screened, with 4 articles meeting inclusion criteria. Screening for ACEs increases identification of adversity and may increase referrals to services. There are limited data about whether this leads to an increase in referral uptake by families. There are no reported data addressing mental health outcomes. LIMITATIONS: There are few published control trials of moderate quality.
conclusionsThere is limited evidence that screening for ACEs improves identification of childhood adversity and may improve referrals. If we are to realize the hypothesized benefits of ACEs screening on child and parent mental health, it is essential to understand the barriers for families taking up referrals.
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