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Connecting the Dots: An Ecological Lens to Preventive Measures for Adverse Childhood Experiences
Martha Traverso-Yepez1, Leslie Rourke2, Sandra Luscombe3
1a Division of Community Health and Humanities, Faculty of Medicine , Memorial University of Newfoundland , St John's, Canada.
Abstract:
Adversity in early childhood may have a profound impact on physical and mental health as well as general well-being later in life. Despite increasing research evidence on the lifelong impact of adverse experiences, one of the key questions that motivated this research was how to translate this knowledge into preventive measures. This article presents data from an exploratory study aimed to explore strategies and effective practices to prevent adverse experiences in early childhood. An ecological framework organized participants' suggested actions, highlighting the importance of proactive, multifaceted approaches and interventions that connect the child to the background environment where adversity takes place.
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