The Clinical journal of pain
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Review Meta Analysis
Are reports of childhood abuse related to the experience of chronic pain in adulthood? A meta-analytic review of the literature.
Recent empirical evidence suggests that childhood abuse may be related to the experience of chronic pain in adulthood. To date, a systematic quantitative review of the literature has not been presented. ⋯ Results provide evidence that individuals who report abusive or neglectful childhood experiences are at increased risk of experiencing chronic pain in adulthood relative to individuals not reporting abuse or neglect in childhood.