Adverse Childhood Experiences and Social Participation on Frailty State Transitions: A 10-Year Prospective Cohort
2024

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Social Participation on Frailty State Transitions

Sample size: 9621 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Li Jiajia, Pei Heming, Kang Ning, Chen Gong, Pei Lijun

Primary Institution: Peking University

Hypothesis

This study aimed to investigate the association between ACEs and frailty state transition, alongside the moderation effect of social participation.

Conclusion

High levels of ACEs exposure were associated with a greater likelihood of adverse frailty development.

Supporting Evidence

  • Participants exposed to higher ACEs levels (≥ 4) were associated with an increased risk of forward transition.
  • Participants with social participation were associated with increased risk of backward transition.
  • Social participation moderated the association between ACEs exposure and frailty.

Takeaway

If kids have tough experiences when they're young, they might have a harder time staying healthy as they get older, but being social can help them.

Methodology

Data from 9,621 adults aged 45+ from the CHARLS (2011-2020) were analyzed using multi-state models and interaction analysis.

Participant Demographics

Adults aged 45 and older.

Statistical Information

Confidence Interval

95%CI: 1.21-1.53; 95%CI: 1.17 - 1.62; 95%CI: 0.54 – 0.76; 95%CI: 1.02 – 1.27; 95%CI: 1.06 – 2.32; 95%CI: 1.02 – 2.17

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.4320

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