https://library.icmglt.org/files/original/d6a5842ead714a083c6a74492ba2d765.png aef16f910c2e17822ab852c3e0a0faff Electronic Resource View Source <a href="https://doi.org/10.1177/08977151251372608">https://doi.org/10.1177/08977151251372608</a> Document Type Journal article Author(s) Jenney Zhu, Maya A.C. MacIsaac-Jones, Serena Jenkins, Keith Owen Yeates, Sheri Madigan Volume Vol. 43 Issue No. 3-4 Publisher SAGE Publications Journal Name Journal of Neurotrauma Publication Date 2026 ISBN 15579042 Language English Access Restricted Access Abstract Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are highly prevalent globally, and both are associated with long-term negative health outcomes across the lifespan. Past research exploring the potential association between ACEs and TBI occurrence has demonstrated mixed findings. Thus, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the association between the ACEs measure and TBI occurrence. Moderator analyses were conducted to determine whether certain factors, including participant age, sex, and geographical location, modified the association between ACEs score and TBI occurrence. Searches were conducted in PsycINFO, MEDLINE, Embase, and CINHAL for studies published between January 1, 1998, and February 19, 2024. A total of 42 full-text articles were screened against inclusion criteria (i.e., measure of ACEs using the original 8- or 10-item scale or another composite measure of ACEs, TBI occurrence, and effect size for the association between ACEs score and TBI). Eight studies and 10 samples (N = 4954) were included in the meta-analysis. The data were synthesized using a random-effects multilevel meta-analysis, which revealed a significant large positive association between ACEs score and TBI occurrence, r = 0.31, 95% confidence interval [0.13, 0.49], p < 0.001. Moderator analyses did not yield significant results. The current findings demonstrate that individuals who reported a higher ACEs score were more likely to have reported sustaining a TBI, highlighting a need for trauma-informed efforts to prevent TBI and its adverse effects. Cataloger Haley Lesemann Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Association Between Adverse Childhood Experiences Score and Traumatic Brain Injury Occurrence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Subject The topic of the resource Psychic trauma in children Child Abuse Childhood Mental Illness Risk Factors