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Childhood abuse as a risk factor for psychotic experiences

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica · 2003 · Vol. 109(1) · pp. 38–45
I. JanssenLydia KrabbendamM. BakM. HanssenWilma VolleberghR. de GraafJim van Os

Abstract

The results suggest that early childhood trauma increases the risk for positive psychotic symptoms. This finding fits well with recent models that suggest that early adversities may lead to psychological and biological changes that increase psychosis vulnerability.

Child Abuse and TraumaChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentSchizophrenia research and treatmentPsychiatryChildhood abusePsychosisOdds ratioRisk factorPopulationVulnerability (computing)Clinical psychologyChild abuseMedicine

MeSH terms

AdolescentAdultChildChild AbuseFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedBrief Psychiatric Rating ScalePsychotic DisordersRisk FactorsStress Disorders, Post-Traumatic

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