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ArticleFrontiers in public health2025

Exploring the mediating factors linking adverse childhood experiences to traditional Chinese quality of life among older adults: a multi-factorial analysis.

Mingjun Sun, Na Zhang, Yuxin Zhang, Wurong Chang, Haolin Cao, Qiang Zhou, Limin Li, Zijian Tang, Yulu Zhou, Huiwen Li and 2 more

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Mingjun Sun *Key Laboratory of Digital-Intelligent Disease Surveillance and Health Governance, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China.
Na Zhang *School of Nursing, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
Yuxin Zhang *Key Laboratory of Digital-Intelligent Disease Surveillance and Health Governance, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China.
Wurong ChangKey Laboratory of Digital-Intelligent Disease Surveillance and Health Governance, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China.
Haolin CaoNanchong Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchong, Sichuan, China.
Qiang ZhouKey Laboratory of Digital-Intelligent Disease Surveillance and Health Governance, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China.
Limin LiKey Laboratory of Digital-Intelligent Disease Surveillance and Health Governance, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China.
Zijian TangGuangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Yulu ZhouKey Laboratory of Digital-Intelligent Disease Surveillance and Health Governance, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China.
Huiwen LiKey Laboratory of Digital-Intelligent Disease Surveillance and Health Governance, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China.
Yisong YaoQingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Junxiao SiKey Laboratory of Digital-Intelligent Disease Surveillance and Health Governance, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China.

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Purpose: The global population is aging rapidly, making the facilitation of positive aging a pivotal issue that necessitates immediate global attention. This study investigates the association between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the Chinese medicine quality of life (CMQL) in older adults, guided by life course theory and a traditional Chinese medicine perspective. Methods: A total of 1,119 older adults individuals were included in this study. Logistic regression and propensity score matching (PSM) were used to explore the relationship between ACEs and CMQL. Structural equation modeling was employed to analyze the mediating roles of balance constitution, chronic disease, and perceived social support in the relationship between ACEs and CMQL. Results: There was a significant negative association between ACEs and CMQL among older adults. Individuals with ACEs displayed compromised balance constitution, a higher prevalence of chronic diseases, and a lower level of CMQL. High levels of perceived social support were identified as a protective factor, effectively mitigating the adverse effects of ACEs on CMQL among older adults individuals. Conclusion: While the study uncovered a significant negative correlation between ACEs and CMQL in older adults, it is important to acknowledge the limitations of drawing causal relationships from cross-sectional data. Moreover, the findings underscore the protective role of perceived social support in mitigating the detrimental impacts of ACEs on CMQL in the older adults population. Therefore, prioritizing interventions that bolster social support networks may offer significant benefits in enhancing the overall quality of life for older adults.

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Adverse Childhood ExperiencesMedicine, Chinese TraditionalQuality of LifeAgedAged, 80 and overChinaChronic DiseaseCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSocial SupportSurveys and Questionnairesadverse childhood experienceschronic diseasesolder adultsperceived social supportquality of lifetraditional Chinese medicine

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