Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trust in the Medical Profession among Young Adults.

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trust in the Medical Profession among Young Adults.
J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2019;30(1):238-248
Authors: Munoz RT, Hanks H, Brahm NC, Miller CR, McLeod D, Fox MD
Abstract
Attachment theory suggests that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) should predict lower trust in the medical profession. To test this theory, a cross-sectional survey was administered to young adults self-identifying as homeless. The purpose of the survey was to examine the relationship of ACEs, attachment style, and trust in the medical profession. Hierarchical linear regression was used to determine if ACEs predict variance in trust in the medical profession after controlling for participants' attachment style and demographics. Results indicated ACEs were a robust predictor of lower trust in the medical profession over the controls. Since lower trust in the medical profession is associated with less willingness to seek care and follow provider recommendations, the established link between poorer health and ACEs may partially result from lower trust in the medical profession. The paper concludes with a discussion of the results' implications for future research and practice with ACE survivors.
PMID: 30827980 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved - March 5, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Munoz RT, Hanks H, Brahm NC, Miller CR, McLeod D, Fox MD Tags: J Health Care Poor Underserved Source Type: research