Individual, Family, and Community Education ETDs
Publication Date
Spring 5-15-2023
Abstract
This study was designed to assess if adverse childhood experiences (ACES) predict risky health behaviors in New Mexico. The purpose was to determine if any factors support improved outcomes for people who have experienced ACES in New Mexico. Lastly, the study aimed to identify if urban-rural status impacted outcomes of risky health behaviors related to ACES. This study used data from the 2019 New Mexico Community Survey across twelve counties (N = 853). Multiple logistic regression and hierarchical linear modeling were used to analyze the data. The findings concluded ACES could predict risky health behaviors. Overall, there was a gradated relationship with the number of ACES and how likely participants were to engage in one or more risky health behaviors, and how likely participants were to report having suicide ideation. Implications for counseling practice, teaching, and directions for research are provided.
Keywords
Adverse Childhood Experiences, Culturally Adapted Approaches, Prevention, Trauma-Informed Counseling, Help Seeking, Public Health
Document Type
Dissertation
Language
English
Degree Name
Counselor Education
Level of Degree
Doctoral
Department Name
Individual, Family, and Community Education
First Committee Member (Chair)
Dr. Kristopher M. Goodrich
Second Committee Member
Dr. Jongwon Lee
Third Committee Member
Dr. Thomas A. Chávez
Fourth Committee Member
Dr. Martha Waller
Recommended Citation
Trott, Arianna. "The Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences And Risky Health Behaviors: Avenues For Prevention In New Mexico." (2023). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/educ_ifce_etds/124
