Effects of Subtypes of Child Maltreatment on CRP in Adulthood

Bitsika, Vicki and Sharpley, Christopher F. and McMillan, Mary E. and Jesulola, Emmanuel and Agnew, Linda L. (2021) Effects of Subtypes of Child Maltreatment on CRP in Adulthood. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 12. ISSN 1664-0640

[thumbnail of pubmed-zip/versions/1/package-entries/fpsyt-12-533722/fpsyt-12-533722.pdf] Text
pubmed-zip/versions/1/package-entries/fpsyt-12-533722/fpsyt-12-533722.pdf - Published Version

Download (189kB)

Abstract

In order to evaluate the effects of specific forms of childhood maltreatment (CM) upon adult C-reactive protein (CRP) concentrations, and to further describe the potentially confounding role that recent life stress and depression hold in that relationship, 221 participants from rural Australia (M age = 44yr, SD = 17.8yr) completed self-report questionnaires and provided a blood sample. There were no sex differences in any variables across the 91 males and 130 females, but depression status did confound the association between global CM and CRP. The specific aspect of CM was identified as physical and mental health abuse, and this was significantly associated with CRP level in participants with depressive symptoms and those without. There was no significant confound from recent life stressors. Results hold implications for the diagnosis of CM-related CRP elevation and (potentially) depression.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Journal Eprints > Medical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 23 Nov 2022 09:26
Last Modified: 06 May 2024 06:19
URI: http://repository.journal4submission.com/id/eprint/294

Actions (login required)

View Item
View Item