Childhood abuse, posttraumatic stress symptoms, and alcohol misuse among African-American women

Flórez, Ivonne Andrea; Mekawi, Yara; Hunnicutt-Ferguson, Kallio; Visser, Katherine Frost; Clunie, Amber M; Dunn, Sarah E.; Kaslow, Nadine J.

doi:10.1080/15332640.2020.1725707

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“…However, Yuan et al, (2014) only found these associations in females. Contrary to the above, one study (Florez et al, 2020) found that CEA was not directly associated with alcohol misuse. Only two studies (Afifi et al, 2012;Elliott et al, 2014) explored the associations between CEN and substance abuse and found it significant.…”

Section: Cea and Cen And Adult Substance Abusementioning

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The Impact of Childhood Psychological Maltreatment on Mental Health Outcomes in Adulthood: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Xiao¹

2021

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Childhood emotional abuse and emotional neglect are the least well-studied forms of childhood abuse due to difficulties in detection and definition. Available evidence suggests associations with multiple adulthood mental health problems in both clinical and non-clinical populations. This systematic review and meta-analysis (PROSPERO registration number CRD42020197833) explored the associations between childhood emotional abuse and neglect and various adulthood mental health problems based on eight databases. There were 79 English and 11 Chinese studies meeting inclusion criteria. The results suggested that childhood emotional abuse and emotional neglect had positive associations with various adulthood mental health problems (d = 0.02-1.84) such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, suicide ideation, or suicide ideation or attempts, personality disorder, eating disorder and other psychological symptoms in the general population and across different geographical regions. Further, the findings suggested that compared with individuals in non-clinical populations, individuals in clinical populations were more likely to have experienced emotional abuse and neglect during their childhood. The review highlights the need for more research on emotional abuse and emotional neglect, especially in non-western countries and the elder populations. They further underline the importance of addressing issues related to childhood emotional abuse/neglect experiences for the prevention and treatment of mental health issues in adulthood.

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Section: Cea and Cen And Adult Substance Abusementioning

confidence: 73%

The Impact of Childhood Psychological Maltreatment on Mental Health Outcomes in Adulthood: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Xiao¹

2021

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“…In the completed review, 28 studies were dissected which consisted of qualitative and quantitative information. Of these studies, only 3 were specific to alcohol abuse (Florez et. al, 2022;Mulia, 2020;Verissimo et.…”

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Hyperarousal PTSD and Alcohol Abuse: Inequitable Treatment and Impact of Substance Use Among African American Women

S. Blocker

2023

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Throughout history Black women have consistently been underrepresented in almost every aspect of society. This article examines the intersection of race, class, gender, and social systems as they relate to hyperarousal post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol abuse. Although there is an abundance of literature regarding substance abuse in America, it has been reiterated in previous research that substance abuse in the African American community is severely understudied, with special regard to the misunderstanding of substance use among Black women. Drawing on the Angry Black Woman (ABW) archetype, I analyze historical and current social structures that render Black women especially susceptible to an underdeveloped window of tolerance for stress. The aim of this article is not only to contribute to the lacking body of research for this group, but also to suggest that hyperarousal PTSD serves as a direct determinant for alcohol abuse in African American women.

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“…It has negative impacts on a wide range of mental health and behavioural outcomes, such as depression and anxiety [ 30 ], suicidality [ 4 ], and violence [ 27 ] [ 65 , 66 ]. However, a majority of past childhood maltreatment studies have focused on specific forms of childhood maltreatment and their links to mental health outcomes and there has been a relative lack of research on psychological maltreatment in particular [ 28 , 29 ]. Person-centred analyses, such as latent profile analyses, allow common exposure patterns to be identified among subgroups of participants [ 42 ].…”

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Latent profiles of childhood psychological maltreatment and their links to adult mental health in China and the UK

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Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health

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Background Though links between childhood maltreatment and mental health have been established, little known about how specific types of childhood maltreatment tend to cluster and how the resulting patterns of exposure impact mental health outcomes. Method The current study used latent profile analyses in Chinese (N = 544) and UK (N = 589) samples to identify childhood psychological maltreatment profiles (i.e., profiles of psychological abuse, psychological neglect, and psychological non-support) in different country contexts, and their associations with a range of mental health (i.e., depression, anxiety, anger, physical aggression, verbal aggression, and hostility), and broader well-being (i.e., self-esteem) outcomes. Unadjusted as well as analyses adjusted for adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) were conducted. Results Four profiles were identified in both samples, but their nature differed between the Chinese sample (“Psychological Non-support”, “Low-Maltreated”, “High-Maltreated”, and “Severe-Maltreated”) and the UK sample (“Low-Maltreated”, “Moderate-Maltreated”, “High-Maltreated”, and “Severe-Maltreated”). Individuals in the “Psychological Non-support” in China and “Low-Maltreated” class in the UK displayed better mental health outcomes–lower levels of depression, anxiety, and aggression, and higher self-esteem. In contrast, individuals in the “Severe-Maltreated” profiles in both the Chinese and UK samples displayed poorer mental health outcomes–higher depression, anxiety, and aggression, and lower self-esteem. Interventions and prevention efforts are needed for individuals categorized in profiles affected by psychological maltreatment. Conclusion This study highlights the importance of using targeted intervention or prevention to prevent psychological maltreatment, as well as improve mental health outcomes in individuals who have experienced psychological maltreatment.

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Childhood abuse, posttraumatic stress symptoms, and alcohol misuse among African-American women

Cited by 9 publications

References 65 publications

The Impact of Childhood Psychological Maltreatment on Mental Health Outcomes in Adulthood: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

The Impact of Childhood Psychological Maltreatment on Mental Health Outcomes in Adulthood: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Hyperarousal PTSD and Alcohol Abuse: Inequitable Treatment and Impact of Substance Use Among African American Women

Latent profiles of childhood psychological maltreatment and their links to adult mental health in China and the UK

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