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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety Due to Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Cross-Sectional Trial in Adolescents.

Aikaterini Marini, Ignatia Farmakopoulou, Ioannis Dritsas, Evgenia Gkintoni

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Aikaterini MariniDepartment of Medicine, University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece.
Ignatia FarmakopoulouDepartment of Education and Social Work, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece.ORCID 0000-0003-3601-1222
Ioannis DritsasDepartment of Education and Social Work, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece.
Evgenia GkintoniDepartment of Psychiatry, University General Hospital of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-3197-2019

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Abstract

backgroundAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are linked to the development of anxiety in adolescence. According to recent studies, the COVID-19 pandemic represents a novel ACE that is associated with anxiety among adolescents. This study investigates the relationship between ACEs, COVID-19, and anxiety in adolescents.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted using a community sample of 248 boys and girls ages 12 to 15 years (mean = 13.50 years) from five high schools in Eastern Attica. A total of four questionnaires were used: (1) Demographic Questionnaire, (2) State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children-STAIC, (3) Adverse Childhood Experiences Scale, and (4) COVID-19 Impact Scale.

resultsThe results demonstrated a moderate association between the total number of ACEs and anxiety (trait and state) in adolescence (trait anxiety:

conclusionsThis study highlights the significant link between ACEs and increased anxiety in adolescents, which is further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings indicate that girls are more affected than boys. These results emphasize the need for targeted mental health interventions to enhance coping mechanisms, reduce stress, and address anxiety in adolescents, particularly during global crises like the pandemic. Developing such programs is essential for supporting the mental well-being of youth facing multiple stressors.

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adolescenceadverse childhood experiencesanxietyclinical psychologyCOVID-19psychological assessmentpsychopathology

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PMCPMC11311440

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