THE ROLE OF ADVERSE CHILDREN'S EXPERIENCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS AMONG PARTICIPANTS IN ANTI-TERRORISM OPERATION.

OBJECTIVE

The aim: The sense of our research was to examine the reason for the consequential links between negative childhood experiences and the mental state of participants of anti-terrorist operations.

PATIENTS AND

METHODS

Materials and methods: A standard "Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)" questionnaire was used to obtain primary data. Conflict tactics scales were used to determine emotional, physical, and domestic violence in respondents.

RESULTS

Results

The study evaluated 7 categories of ACEs: physical indifference (lack of care and protection); emotional neglect (lack of love); physical violence (pushing, grabbing or slapping); emotional violence (scolded, insulted or suppressed); sexual violence; domestic violence and a family history of mental disorders, diseases or alcohol abuse. All respondents were divided into two groups: those who had psychological disorders and those who were healthy.

CONCLUSION

Conclusions

The data obtained in the study indicate that the chances of having psychological disorders increase in those fighters who complained of emotional violence - the feeling of humiliation; physical violence - those who were beaten in childhood; domestic violence was manifested in the fact that the mother was beaten; disadvantaged families where a family member has used drugs or abused alcohol; the presence of depression in parents.