Childhood adversity in schizophrenia: a systematic meta-analysis

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Authors

Sandra Matheson · Schizophrenia Research Institute

R. M. Pinchbeck · Schizophrenia Research Institute

V. J. Carr · Schizophrenia Research Institute

Abstract

This is the first meta-analysis to report a medium to large effect of childhood adversity in people with schizophrenia and to assess specificity for schizophrenia. Further research is required that incorporates longitudinal design and other potentially causal variables to assess additive and/or interactive effects.

Topics & Keywords

Child Abuse and Trauma Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Schizophrenia research and treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: Psychological Medicine

Volume 43, Issue 2, pp. 225-238

DOI: 10.1017/s0033291712000785

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