Little is known about how survivors of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) manage their high blood pressure, a common and significant long-term effect of ACEs. Carmen Alvarez and colleagues conducted a qualitative analysis, finding the health behavior of survivors of ACEs was impacted by more depressive symptoms, maladaptive strategies, and negative experiences with health care, compared to those without ACEs.
Challenges with hypertension self-care among survivors of adverse childhood experiences
