Adverse Childhood Experiences in Mothers with Chronic Pain and Intergenerational Impact on Children

Exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) (e.g. abuse, neglect, parental divorce, etc.) has been linked to a number of poor physical and mental health outcomes in adulthood.12 These poor health outcomes often include multiple somatic symptoms, chronic pain, depression and anxiety.9, 28, 42 In a study examining ACE prevalence in childhood, and risk of frequent headaches in adulthood, researchers found that as ACE scores increased, the prevalence and risk of headaches increased significantly.

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