Table 2 Prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACE) among Vancouver At Home study participants
N (%) | |
|---|---|
Overall score (n = 364) | |
0 | 43 (12) |
1 | 45 (12) |
2 | 50 (14) |
3 | 41 (11) |
4 | 33 (9) |
5-10 | 152 (42) |
Mean (SD) | 3.9 (2.8) |
Median (range) | 4 (0–10) |
Child abuse | |
Emotional abuse (n = 374)1 | 203 (54) |
Physical abuse (n = 375) | 186 (50) |
Sexual abuse (n = 370) | 104 (28) |
Emotional neglect (n = 369) | 168 (45) |
Physical neglect (n = 371) | 106 (29) |
Household dysfunction | |
Parental separation or divorce (n = 371) | 197 (53) |
Mother treated violently (n = 368) | 90 (24) |
Substance abuse (n = 373) | 196 (53) |
Mental illness (n = 370) | 134 (36) |
Incarceration (n = 370) | 76 (20) |