The mediating sex-specific effect of psychological distress on the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and current smoking among adults

摘要

>BackgroundResearch suggests that ACEs have a long-term impact on the behavioral, emotional, and cognitive development of children. These disruptions can lead to adoption of unhealthy coping behaviors throughout the lifespan. The present study sought to examine psychological distress as a potential mediator of sex-specific associations between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and adult smoking.