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Open Access 31-10-2024 | Original Research

Adult Mental Health Associated with Adverse and Positive Childhood Experiences Among 1st and 2nd Generation Asian Americans

Authors: Jihoon Jang, BS, Gilbert Gonzales, PhD, MHA

Published in: Journal of General Internal Medicine

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Abstract

Background

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and positive childhood experiences (PCEs) impact adult health. However, differences in ACEs, PCEs, and mental health have not been extensively studied among Asian Americans.

Objective

To examine the association between childhood experiences and adult mental health in first and second generation Asian Americans.

Design

This study used data from the 2021-2022 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), an address-based sampling of noninstitutionalized Californians conducted online or by phone.

Participants

Asian American respondents aged 18-65 years.

Exposure

Fifteen different ACEs and seven different PCEs.

Main Measures

Adjusted prevalence ratios (aPR) of severe psychological distress for each generation. Survey weights were applied to all analyses for population-based representation.

Key Results

5,744 Asian Americans (48.0% male, 16.4% aged 18-25) were included in the current study. We found that second generation Asian Americans experienced a greater prevalence of ACEs (65.4% reported ≥1 ACE vs 47.5% in first generation Asian Americans) and lower prevalence of PCEs (32.1% reported ≤2 PCEs vs 22.6% in first generation Asian Americans). Second generation Asian Americans were more likely to report ≥4 ACEs (aPR, 1.46; 95% CI, 1.13 to 1.88) and ≤2 PCEs (aPR, 1.51; 95% CI, 1.29 to 1.78) relative to first generation Asian Americans. Second generation Asian Americans with ≥4 ACEs or ≤2 PCEs were more likely to report severe psychological distress (aPR, 2.54; 95% CI, 1.55 to 4.17 and aPR, 1.48; 95% CI, 1.03 to 2.13, respectively) relative to first generation Asian Americans. When examining ACEs and PCEs individually, domestic, physical, and verbal abuse; divorce; racism; and lacking support systems were significantly associated with severe psychological distress in second generation Asian Americans.

Conclusions

Second generation Asian Americans are more likely to experience more ACEs, fewer PCEs, and poorer mental health as a result. Our study indicates that physicians should screen for childhood experiences and leverage trauma-informed care among Asian American subpopulations.
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Metadata
Title
Adult Mental Health Associated with Adverse and Positive Childhood Experiences Among 1st and 2nd Generation Asian Americans
Authors
Jihoon Jang, BS
Gilbert Gonzales, PhD, MHA
Publication date
31-10-2024
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Journal of General Internal Medicine
Print ISSN: 0884-8734
Electronic ISSN: 1525-1497
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-024-09186-8

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