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August 4, 2025BMC PsychiatryOpen Access

The impact of adverse childhood experiences in the development of post-traumatic stress disorder in adults over 18 years of age: a systematic review

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MUMuhammad UmarMMManahil MustajabZFZartash Fatima

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Overview

Systematic review identifies a strong link between adverse childhood experiences and PTSD, suggesting the need for updated treatment guidelines.

Key Points

  • MAIN FINDING: A significant correlation exists between adverse childhood experiences and PTSD development in adults over 18 years.
  • KEY EVIDENCE: Out of 356 articles screened, 26 studies highlight various forms of childhood maltreatment linked to PTSD.
  • APPROACH: The review followed PRISMA guidelines and assessed quality using Newcastle Ottawa scale and axis scale.
  • SIGNIFICANCE: Understanding this link can inform treatment guidelines and policymaking to better support mental health for adults.

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Umar et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0f8de6551bb0af8d0f00https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-025-07090-x
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