Reference Materials
Associations between adverse childhood experiences and trust in health and other information from public services, professionals, and wider sources: A national cross-sectional survey
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Published on: 9th July 2024
Authors: Kat Ford, Catherine Sharp, Karen Hughes, Mark Bellis, Rebecca Hill
Reference type: Journal
Summary:
Trust in health and other systems can affect uptake of public health advice and engagement with health services. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) increase individuals’ risks of ill health, thus understanding how ACEs affect trust in sources of health advice and other support is important to inform engagement with this vulnerable group. This study examined associations between ACEs and trust in health advice, other information and public services in a nationally representative sample of 1,880 adults in Wales.