Adverse childhood experiences among patients with substance use disorders at a referral psychiatric hospital in Kenya

Adverse childhood experiences among patients with substance use disorders at a referral psychiatric hospital in Kenya

Abstract Background Substance use disorders are a major cause of health and social problems worldwide. Research evidence shows a strong graded relationship of adverse childhood experiences and substance use in adulthood. This study aimed at determining the prevalence of adverse childhood experiences...

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Main Authors: Sarah Kanana Kiburi, Keneilwe Molebatsi, Anne Obondo, Mary W. Kuria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Adverse childhood experiences
Substance use disorders
Patients
Kenya
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12888-018-1780-1

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