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Adverse Childhood Experiences and Smoking among Urban Youths in Oyo State, South Western Nigeria

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Smoking among Urban Youths in Oyo State, South Western Nigeria

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Smoking among Urban Youths in Oyo State, South Western Nigeria

Authors of this article:

Mobolaji M. Salawu1 ;   Eme Owoaje2
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    Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) derail the healthy developmental processes of a child. Smoking is a coping device for some persons with ACEs. However, research on this has been neglected in Nigeria. We conducted a cross sectional survey of youths in South Western Nigeria and obtained information on exposure to ACEs and smoking. Logistics regression at 5% level of significance was done. At least 1 out of 10 categories of ACEs was reported by 87.9%. Respondents reporting 4 or more categories of ACEs had higher risk of engaging in smoking behaviors. Public health surveillance of ACEs is required in Nigeria.