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Adverse childhood experiences are highly prevalent among Iranian medical students, and specific experiences like household dysfunction are significantly associated with an increased risk of suicidal ideation. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This study aims to explore the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and suicidal ideation among medical students in Iran.

April 12, 2026Discover Public HealthOpen Access

Adverse childhood experiences and their impact on suicidal ideation among medical students in Iran

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AQAbolfazl QezelgachiQazvin University of Medical Sciences EJElahe JafariQazvin University of Medical Sciences AGAhmad Ghasempour GoliQazvin University of Medical Sciences

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Cross-sectional study finds high ACE prevalence and links household dysfunction to suicidal ideation in medical students, suggesting need for targeted prevention.

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This study aims to explore the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and suicidal ideation among medical students in Iran.
Cross-sectional design conducted with 301 students at Qazvin University of Medical Sciences
Participants assessed for socio-demographics, ACEs, depression, anxiety, suicidal attitudes, and ideation
Logistic regression analysis was employed to examine associations
70.8% of participants reported at least one adverse childhood experience
Emotional neglect was the most common ACE at 59.8%
Household dysfunction significantly associated with suicidal ideation (OR = 2.13)
12% of respondents expressed positive suicide attitudes and 4.3% reported lifetime suicidal ideation
No significant association between ACEs and depression or anxiety scores

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Qezelgachi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69db37044fe01fead37c4efd https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-026-01589-8

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Cross-sectional study finds high ACE prevalence and links household dysfunction to suicidal ideation in medical students, suggesting need for targeted prevention.

Adverse childhood experiences and their impact on suicidal ideation among medical students in Iran

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Adverse childhood experiences and their impact on suicidal ideation among medical students in Iran

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