Tim Grigsby (Social and Behavioral Health), Andrea Lopez (Epidemiology and Biostatistics), Ying Guo (Environmental and Occupational Health), and Sheniz Moonie (Epidemiology and Biostatistics), along with students and faculty from UNR, UTSA, and CSN published a paper on "Non-response to ACE items is associated with demographic variables and health indicators in the 2021 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System" in the journal Preventive Medicine Reports.

Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) encompass traumatic events occurring before age 18, with lasting impacts on health. While ACE disclosure is important for understanding these effects, some individuals decline to respond to ACE-related survey items due to sensitivity, privacy concerns, or psychological distress. This study explores the relationship between non-response to ACE items and health outcomes, shedding light on the implications for those who choose not to disclose.

Lopez is a graduate student.