Prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder and its association with adverse childhood experiences among refugee and host-community children and adolescents in Jordan

Findings highlight a high prevalence of PTSD among children and adolescents exposed to ACEs, with multiple ACEs linked to higher PTSD symptoms and a cumulative pattern further increasing this risk. Results underscore the need for targeted interventions addressing key ACEs by age group and the development of comprehensive prevention programs involving parents, families, schools, communities, and broader society. Interventions should also aim to mitigate the cumulative impact of multiple ACEs and address them collectively rather than individually.