Table 3.
Trauma and life events cross-referenced from the Trauma and Life Experiences Checklist, interview and medical file
| Trauma and Life Experiences Checklist item | Frequency, n (%) | Repeated exposure, n (%) | Average age at onset | Average age at end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15. Psychosis (symptoms) | 14 (82.3) | 11 (64.7) | 21.6 | 22.4 |
| 16. Psychosis (unusual behaviours) | 11 (64.7) | 9 (52.9) | 20.6 | 22.3 |
| 4. Unexpected move or loss of home | 11 (64.7) | 5 (29.4) | 11.3 | 13.5 |
| 5. Bullying | 9 (52.9) | 9 (52.4) | 11 | 14.3 |
| 17. Psychosis (treatment/hospital admission) | 9 (52.9) | 6 (35.3) | 20.25 | 22.3 |
| 7. Emotional abuse | 8 (47) | 8 (47) | 9.2 | 19.1 |
| 8. Emotional neglect | 8 (47) | 6 (37.5) | 5 | 17.25 |
| 3. Period of separation from caregiver | 8 (47) | 3 (17.6) | 7 | 11.6 |
| 6. Discrimination | 7 (41.1) | 6 (35.3) | 15.5 | 17.8 |
| 9. Witnessing violence at home | 7 (41.1) | 6 (35.3) | 5.5 | 13.3 |
| 13. Childhood sexual abuse | 6 (35.3) | 4 (23.5) | 10.25 | 12 |
| 10. Violence outside of home | 6 (35.3) | 3 (17.6) | 16 | 19.3 |
| 5. Permanent separation or loss | 5 (29.4) | 2 (11.7) | 10.3 | 13 |
| 8. Physical abuse | 5 (29.4) | 2 (11.7) | 10.3 | 13 |
| 19. Accidents and illnesses | 3 (17.6) | 3 (17.6) | 10.5 | 16 |
| 12. Physical neglect | 3 (17.6) | 3 (17.6) | 10.5 | 16 |
| 1. Exposure to war and civil unrest | 2 (11.7) | 2 (11.7) | 12.5 | 17 |
| 14. Unwanted sexual experiences in adulthood | 2 (11.7) | 1 (5.8) | 19 | 20 |
| 18. Other experiences with health/justice service | 2 (11.7) | 0 | 23 |