Parent-Reported Adverse Childhood Experiences and Food Insecurity Among Children in Non-English-Speaking Households in the United States

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events associated with the risk of food insecurities in the United States (U.S). However, there is a scarcity of studies investigating this association, particularly for children in non-English-speaking households. Therefore, this study...

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Authors: Chipalo, Edson (Author) ; Nkwanzi, Violet (Author) ; Odii, Ikenna Obasi (Author) ; Malele, Kefentse P. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2026
In: Journal of interpersonal violence
Year: 2026, Volume: 41, Issue: 3/4, Pages: 608-635
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