Analysis reports higher odds of adverse childhood experiences linked to younger maternal age, suggesting family support may be critical for mental health.
Key Points
Younger maternal age significantly increases the odds of adverse childhood experiences in children, affecting their mental health.
With adjustments, the odds ratio for exposure to adverse childhood experiences is 2.05 in fully adjusted models.
Logistic modeling was used to analyze survey data from over 32,000 children aged 6–17 years.
Findings highlight the need for interventions targeting family poverty and support services for young parents.