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Childhood Traumatic Brain Injury and the Associations With Risk Behavior in Adolescence and Young Adulthood: A
Eleanor Kennedy1, Miriam Cohen, Marcus Munafò
1MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit at the University of Bristol, UK Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies, School of Experimental Psychology, University of Bristol, United Kingdom (Ms Kennedy and Dr Munafò); and College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, United Kingdom (Ms Cohen).
The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation
|January 17, 2017
Summary
Childhood traumatic brain injury (TBI) may increase the risk of substance use and externalizing behaviors in adolescence and young adulthood. More research is needed to understand this complex relationship.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Childhood traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant concern with potential long-term consequences.
- Understanding the link between early TBI and later risk behaviors is crucial for intervention and prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review existing evidence on the association between childhood TBI and risk behaviors in adolescence and young adulthood.
- To synthesize findings regarding substance use, criminal behavior, and conduct issues following pediatric TBI.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was performed using terms related to childhood TBI and adolescent risk behaviors.
- Included studies reported original research with participants aged 13+ who experienced TBI between birth and age 13.
Main Results:
- Review of 6 articles from 4 studies indicated a potential link between childhood TBI and increased problematic substance use.
- Evidence for an association between childhood TBI and later externalizing behaviors was mixed, with some studies supporting the link and others not.
Conclusions:
- The relationship between childhood TBI and subsequent risk behaviors requires further investigation.
- Future research should utilize longitudinal designs, accurate TBI identification via medical records, and control groups for non-brain-related trauma.
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