Adverse childhood experiences, diabetes and associated conditions, preventive care practices and health care access: A population-based study.

ABSTRACT: Our objective was to examine how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are associated with diabetes mellitus, diabetes-related conditions, and preventive care practices. We used data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) 2009-2012, a cross-sectional, population-based survey, to assess ACEs, diabetes, and health care access in 179,375 adults. In those with diabetes (n = 21,007), we assessed the association of ACEs with myocardial infarction, stroke, and five Healthy People 2020 (HP2020) diabetes-related preventive-care objectives (n = 13,152). Healthcare access indicators included lack of a regular health care provider, insurance, and difficulty affording health care. Regression analyses adjusted for age, sex, and race. The adjusted odds ratio (AOR) of diabetes increase

SUBMITTER: Schussler-Fiorenza Rose SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9218745 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature