Early emotional trauma in alcohol-dependent men: prevalence, associations and predictive value



Document title: Early emotional trauma in alcohol-dependent men: prevalence, associations and predictive value
Journal: Archives of clinical psychiatry
Database: PERIÓDICA
System number: 000402045
Authors: 1
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Institutions: 1Universidade de Sao Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirao Preto, Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo. Brasil
Year:
Season: May-Jun
Volumen: 43
Number: 3
Pages: 41-46
Country: Brasil
Language: Inglés
Document type: Artículo
Approach: Analítico, descriptivo
English abstract Several studies have indicated that early emotional traumas (EET) are highly prevalent in alcohol-dependent individuals, and that these traumas work as risk factors for the development of this disorder. Objective The aim of the current study is to evaluate the EET associations and predictive value regarding active alcohol dependence among male individuals from a developing country. Methods The sample consisted of two groups. The first was composed by adult male individuals diagnosed as alcohol dependents (AG, N = 110), and the second with no alcohol abuse and/or dependence diagnosis (CG, N = 110). Both groups were evaluated using Structured Clinical Interview based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; Early Emotional Trauma Inventory; and a sociodemographic questionnaire. Results All trauma subtypes (general, physical, emotional and sexual) were more prevalent among AG than CG. However, only traumas categorized as general and emotional worked as risk factor for alcoholism development and they increased the chances to develop this disorder by 1.45 and 1.23 times, respectively. Discussion EETs are important factors that should be taken into account in interventions that aim to prevent, minimize and/or treat this clinical condition and its impact and/or severity, especially in countries such as Brazil
Disciplines: Medicina
Keyword: Psiquiatría,
Toxicología,
Alcoholismo,
Trauma emocional temprano,
Factores de riesgo
Keyword: Medicine,
Psychiatry,
Toxicology,
Alcoholism,
Emotional early trauma,
Risk factors
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