About the Data: Percent of Adults Ages 18-34 Who Report 2 or More Adverse Childhood Experiences

Data Description

Data Source(s):
EBCI Community Survey on Substance Use Disorders

Used on Prior EBCI THIP:
No

Measure Definition:
Percent of respondents to the EBCI Community Survey on Substance Use Disorders between the ages of 18-34 who indicated that they had 2 or more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs):
(Number of respondents reporting 2+ ACEs / Total number of respondents aged 18-34) x 100

Baseline (Annual):
2019:

• Percent Reporting 2+ ACEs: 61.11%
• Numerator: 132 respondents reporting 2+ ACEs
• Denominator: 216 respondents aged 18-34

Target:
55%

Target-Setting Method:
10% improvement from the baseline.

Numerator Details:

Number of survey respondents aged 18-34 who reported 2 or more ACEs (e.g., abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction).

Denominator Details:

Number of survey respondents aged 18-34 who participated in the EBCI Community Survey on Substance Use Disorders.

Comparable National Data:

Unknown

Data Collection Frequency:

Annual

Story Behind the Curve

Although the data for this indicator comes from a single year (2019), the survey highlights the significant prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among adults aged 18-34 in the EBCI community. With 61.11% of respondents in this age group reporting 2 or more ACEs, the findings underscore the importance of addressing trauma and its long-term impacts on health and well-being.

Efforts focused on understanding the scope of ACEs through community-driven data collection. These results informed ongoing discussions and planning for culturally relevant interventions aimed at breaking the cycle of trauma and mitigating its effects on future generations.

Partners

Key partners involved in this initiative included:

• THIP SEEF Workgroup: Provided oversight and ensured data was collected and analyzed effectively.
• EBCI Public Health and Human Services (PHHS): Coordinated the design and administration of the community survey.
• Community Stakeholders: Contributed insights on the culturally relevant framing of ACE-related survey questions.

What Worked

1. Comprehensive Data Collection:
   The EBCI Community Survey on Substance Use Disorders captured critical information about the prevalence of ACEs among a key age group.

2. Culturally Tailored Survey Design:
   Ensuring the survey was culturally relevant helped increase community participation and the validity of the data collected.

3. Focus on High-Impact Age Groups:
   Targeting adults aged 18-34 provided actionable insights into the long-term effects of ACEs and their prevalence in the community.

4. Community Engagement:
   Involving local stakeholders helped to ensure the survey addressed the unique experiences and challenges faced by the EBCI population.

Strategy

The strategies implemented for addressing ACEs were grounded in community engagement and data-driven decision-making:

1. Survey Development and Implementation:

   • Designed the EBCI Community Survey on Substance Use Disorders with a focus on collecting data on ACEs.
   • Conducted the survey among the target age group (18-34) to capture the prevalence of trauma-related experiences.

2. Culturally Relevant Approaches:

   • Collaborated with community stakeholders to ensure the survey questions were respectful, appropriate, and aligned with cultural values.

3. Planning for Interventions:

   • Utilized the survey findings to inform ongoing discussions around addressing childhood trauma through culturally relevant interventions.

These strategies laid the groundwork for addressing ACEs and their impacts within the EBCI community, focusing on long-term healing and prevention.