Exploring the Association Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Missed Primary Care Appointments in Adult Patients

Key Points

• The study aims to understand the relationship between childhood trauma experiences and missed primary care appointments in adults.
• Analyzed the correlation between adverse childhood experiences and primary care appointment records.
• Assessed the influence of social determinants like insurance status on appointment adherence.
• Found that social determinants, particularly insurance status, significantly impact appointment adherence.
• Indicated that the history of childhood trauma has a lesser impact on missed appointments compared to structural barriers.