Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with poorer health outcomes yet their association with healthcare engagement remains relatively underexplored, particularly within the UK. This report presents the findings of an online survey with adults resident in Wales and England, developed to explore the association between ACEs and healthcare engagement, including comfort in the use of healthcare services.

Authors: Kat Ford, Karen Hughes+ 3 more
, Katie Cresswell, Rebekah Amos, Mark Bellis
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