Session Name: Slow disaster and community resilience in post-(multiple)-disaster context: Banda Aceh and beyond
5 - Analysis of Adverse Childhood Experiences and General Well-being in Aceh
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
09:00 – 10:45 (GMT+7)
Presentation Abstract The high incidence of domestic violence and divorce in Aceh, along with a history of prolonged conflict, serve as initial indications of a high prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in Aceh. ACEs refer to the exposure of various adverse events during childhood that may lead to acute stress and trauma. This study aims to investigate the relationship between ACEs and general well-being (GWB) with a quantitative approach involving 317 participants aged 18 years and above selected through a convenience sampling technique. Data collection was conducted online, using the WHO Adverse Childhood Experience International Questionnaire and the Scales of General Well-being Short Version. Results show a significant correlation between ACEs and GWB, with a coefficient (r) of -0.312 and a significance value (p) of 0.000 (p < 0.05). Therefore, the higher the number of ACEs experienced by an individual, the lower their level of GWB. The results of this study also demonstrate a high prevalence of ACEs, with 95.27% of the subjects reporting at least one ACEs and 53.63% reporting high ACEs (≥4 ACEs). Based on the category, community violence (68.1%), domestic violence (64%), and peer violence (62.5%) were the most prevalent. Notably, 91.8% subjects reported high levels of GWB. This may be attributed to the cultural and spiritual values deeply ingrained in the people of Aceh. These findings highlight the importance of comprehending ACEs within the context of the community to develop effective prevention and address the impacts of ACEs on the health and well-being of the population.
Co-Author 1 Marty Mawarpury, Syiah Kuala University
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