Childhood Experience of Care and Abuse questionnaire (CECA.Q): Validation of a screening instrument for childhood adversity in clinical populations

摘要: Background: Interview measures for investigating adverse childhood experiences, such as the Childhood Experience of Care and Abuse (CECA) instrument, are comprehensive can be lengthy time-consuming. A questionnaire version CECA (CECA.Q) has been developed which could allow screening individuals in research settings. This would enable researchers to identify with early experiences who might benefit from an in-depth interview. paper aims validate CECA.Q against interview a clinical population. Methods: One hundred eight patients attending affective disorders service were assessed using both measures. follow-up sample was recruited 3 years later sent questionnaire. The also compared established Parental Bonding Instrument (PBI). Results: Agreement between ratings on high. Scales measuring antipathy neglect correlated highly PBI. revealed have high degree reliability over long period time. Conclusions: appears reliable valid measure used populations screen experienced severe adversity childhood.