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Melissa T. Merrick

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Melissa T. Merrick — researcher profile on SciRah

h-index: 37
Works: 76
Citations: 11K

Most-cited papers

Prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences From the 2011-2014 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System in 23 States
Melissa T. Merrick, Derek C. Ford, Katie A. Ports, Angie S. Guinn
2018JAMA pediatrics1,059 citations Open access
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National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey: 2010 Summary Report
M. C. Black, Kathleen C. Basile, M. Breiding, Sharon G. Smith +4 more
2011995 citations
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The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey : 2015 data brief – updated release
Sharon G. Smith, Xin-Jiang Zhang, Kathleen C. Basile, Melissa T. Merrick +3 more
2018974 citations
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Unpacking the impact of adverse childhood experiences on adult mental health
Melissa T. Merrick, Katie A. Ports, Derek C. Ford, T. Afifi +2 more
2017International Journal of Child Abuse & Neglect819 citations Open access
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Adverse childhood experiences and life opportunities: Shifting the narrative
M. Metzler, Melissa T. Merrick, Joanne Klevens, Katie A. Ports +1 more
2017Children and youth services review649 citations Open access
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Vital Signs: Estimated Proportion of Adult Health Problems Attributable to Adverse Childhood Experiences and Implications for Prevention — 25 States, 2015–2017
Melissa T. Merrick, Derek C. Ford, Katie A. Ports, Angie S. Guinn +8 more
2019MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report648 citations Open access
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Childhood adversity and adult chronic disease: an update from ten states and the District of Columbia, 2010.
Leah K. Gilbert, M. Breiding, Melissa T. Merrick, W. Thompson +3 more
2015American Journal of Preventive Medicine563 citations
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National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) : 2010-2012 state report
Sharon G. Smith, Kathleen C. Basile, Leah K. Gilbert, Melissa T. Merrick +3 more
2017515 citations
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Prevalence and Characteristics of Sexual Violence, Stalking, and Intimate Partner Violence Victimization—National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, United States, 2011
M. Breiding, Sharon G. Smith, Kathleen C. Basile, Mikel L. Walters +2 more
2014Morbidity and mortality weekly report. Surveillance summaries505 citations Open access
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Preventing child abuse and neglect: A technical package for policy, norm, and programmatic activities
Beverly L. Fortson, Joanne Klevens, Melissa T. Merrick, Leah K. Gilbert +1 more
2016322 citations Open access
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Examination of the Factorial Structure of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Recommendations for Three Subscale Scores
Derek C. Ford, Melissa T. Merrick, S. Parks, M. Breiding +5 more
2014Psychology of Violence291 citations Open access
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Adverse childhood experiences and sexual victimization in adulthood
Katie A. Ports, Derek C. Ford, Melissa T. Merrick
2015International Journal of Child Abuse & Neglect274 citations Open access
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Spanking and adult mental health impairment: The case for the designation of spanking as an adverse childhood experience
T. Afifi, Derek C. Ford, E. Gershoff, Melissa T. Merrick +7 more
2017International Journal of Child Abuse & Neglect223 citations Open access
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Safe, Stable, Nurturing Relationships as a Moderator of Intergenerational Continuity of Child Maltreatment: A Meta-Analysis
T. Schofield, R. Lee, Melissa T. Merrick
2013Journal of Adolescent Health216 citations Open access
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Violence-Related Disparities Experienced by Black Youth and Young Adults: Opportunities for Prevention
Kameron J. Sheats, S. Irving, J. Mercy, T. Simon +5 more
2018American Journal of Preventive Medicine199 citations Open access
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Safe, Stable, Nurturing Relationships Break the Intergenerational Cycle of Abuse: A Prospective Nationally Representative Cohort of Children in the United Kingdom
Sara R. Jaffee, L. Bowes, I. Ouellet-Morin, H. Fisher +3 more
2013Journal of Adolescent Health188 citations Open access
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The Association Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Risk of Cancer in Adulthood: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Dawn M. Holman, Katie A. Ports, Natasha D. Buchanan, N. Hawkins +3 more
2016Pediatrics185 citations Open access
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Identifying and Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences
Christopher M. Jones, Melissa T. Merrick, D. Houry
2020Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)148 citations Open access
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Characterizing Sexual Violence Victimization in Youth: 2012 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey
Melissa T. Merrick, Kathleen C. Basile, Xin-Jiang Zhang, Sharon G. Smith +1 more
2018American Journal of Preventive Medicine133 citations Open access
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Recognizing the cumulative burden of childhood adversities transforms science and practice for trauma and resilience.
S. Hamby, Jessica H. L. Elm, Kathryn H. Howell, Melissa T. Merrick
2021American Psychologist117 citations
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National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey: 2010-2012 State Report
Sharon G. Smith, Jie-Ru Chen, Kathleen C. Basile, Leah K. Gilbert +4 more
2016102 citations
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Childhood Maltreatment Predicts Poor Economic and Educational Outcomes in the Transition to Adulthood
Sara R. Jaffee, A. Ambler, Melissa T. Merrick, S. Goldman-Mellor +4 more
2018American Journal of Public Health96 citations Open access
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Disrupting Intergenerational Continuity in Harsh and Abusive Parenting: The Importance of a Nurturing Relationship with a Romantic Partner
R. Conger, T. Schofield, T. Neppl, Melissa T. Merrick
2013Journal of Adolescent Health94 citations Open access
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Beyond Sexual Abuse: The Impact of Other Maltreatment Experiences On Sexualized Behaviors
Melissa T. Merrick, A. Litrownik, M. Everson, C. Cox
2008Child Maltreatment86 citations
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Rates of neglect in a national sample: Child and family characteristics and psychological impact
Jennifer Vanderminden, S. Hamby, Corinne David-Ferdon, Akadia Kacha-Ochana +4 more
2018International Journal of Child Abuse & Neglect83 citations Open access
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Adverse Childhood Experiences and the Presence of Cancer Risk Factors in Adulthood: A Scoping Review of the Literature From 2005 to 2015
Katie A. Ports, Dawn M. Holman, Angie S. Guinn, Sanjana Pampati +4 more
2018Journal of pediatric nursing72 citations Open access
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Adverse Childhood Experiences Increase Risk for Prescription Opioid Misuse
Melissa T. Merrick, Derek C. Ford, Tamara M. Haegerich, T. Simon
2020Journal of Primary Prevention66 citations Open access
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Longitudinal Mediators of Relations Between Family Violence and Adolescent Dating Aggression Perpetration
H. L. M. Reyes, V. Foshee, Beverly L. Fortson, L. A. Valle +2 more
2015Journal of Marriage and Family66 citations Open access
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The Decision to Access Patient Information from a Social Media Site: What Would You Do?
Jason F. Jent, Cyd K. Eaton, Melissa T. Merrick, Nicole E Englebert +3 more
2011Journal of Adolescent Health66 citations Open access
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Does Childhood Disability Increase Risk for Child Abuse and Neglect?
R. Leeb, R. Bitsko, Melissa T. Merrick, B. Armour
201258 citations
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Adverse Childhood Experiences and Suicide Risk: Toward Comprehensive Prevention
Katie A. Ports, Melissa T. Merrick, Deborah M. Stone, Natalie J. Wilkins +3 more
2017American Journal of Preventive Medicine54 citations Open access
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Associations between adverse childhood experiences and acquired brain injury, including traumatic brain injuries, among adults: 2014 BRFSS North Carolina
Angie S. Guinn, Katie A. Ports, Derek C. Ford, M. Breiding +1 more
2018Injury Prevention53 citations Open access
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ACEs: Definitions, measurement, and prevalence
Katie A. Ports, Derek C. Ford, Melissa T. Merrick, Angie S. Guinn
202047 citations
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Multidisciplinary Child Protection Decision Making About Physical Abuse: Determining Substantiation Thresholds and Biases
Jason F. Jent, Cyd K. Eaton, L. Knickerbocker, Walter F Lambert +2 more
2011Children and youth services review45 citations Open access
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Positioning a public health framework at the intersection of child maltreatment and intimate partner violence: Primary prevention requires working outside existing systems
Todd I. Herrenkohl, Daryl J. Higgins, Melissa T. Merrick, R. Leeb
2015International Journal of Child Abuse & Neglect41 citations Open access
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Intergenerational Continuity in Adverse Childhood Experiences and Rural Community Environments
Thomas J. Schofield, M. Donnellan, Melissa T. Merrick, Katie A. Ports +2 more
2018American Journal of Public Health40 citations Open access
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Examining the role of safe, stable, and nurturing relationships in the intergenerational continuity of child maltreatment--Introduction to the special issue.
Melissa T. Merrick, R. Leeb, R. Lee
2013Journal of Adolescent Health39 citations Open access
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The Harmful Effect of Child Maltreatment on Economic Outcomes in Adulthood
Kimberly L. Henry, Celia J. Fulco, Melissa T. Merrick
2018American Journal of Public Health37 citations Open access
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Harsh parenting, physical health, and the protective role of positive parent-adolescent relationships
T. Schofield, R. Conger, Joseph E. Gonzales, Melissa T. Merrick
2016Social Science & Medicine (1967)37 citations Open access
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Economic Burden of Known Cases of Child Maltreatment from 2018 in Each State
J. B. Klika, J. Rosenzweig, Melissa T. Merrick
202031 citations
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Child Maltreatment: A Public Health Overview and Prevention Considerations
Melissa T. Merrick, N. Latzman
2014Online Journal of Issues in Nursing31 citations
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Measurement of Adverse Childhood Experiences: It Matters
Dennis E. Reidy, P. Niolon, L. Estefan, M. Kearns +3 more
2021American Journal of Preventive Medicine29 citations
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Child Abuse and Neglect: Breaking the Intergenerational Link.
Melissa T. Merrick, Angie S. Guinn
2018American Journal of Public Health29 citations Open access
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Beyond residential mobility: A broader conceptualization of instability and its impact on victimization risk among children
Melissa T. Merrick, M. Henly, H. Turner, Corinne David-Ferdon +4 more
2018International Journal of Child Abuse & Neglect26 citations Open access
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Short-term Lost Productivity per Victim: Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Violence, or Stalking
Cora Peterson, Yang Liu, M. Kresnow, C. Florence +3 more
2018American Journal of Preventive Medicine25 citations Open access
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Injuries From Physical Abuse: National Survey of Children’s Exposure to Violence I–III
T. Simon, Anne M. Shattuck, Akadia Kacha-Ochana, Corinne David-Ferdon +5 more
2017American Journal of Preventive Medicine24 citations Open access
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Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Violence Among Active Duty Women and Wives of Active Duty Men - Comparisons with Women in the U.S. General Population, 2010
M. C. Black, Melissa T. Merrick
201324 citations
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Safe, stable, nurturing environments for children
Melissa T. Merrick, Katie A. Ports, Angie S. Guinn, Derek C. Ford
202022 citations
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Childcare Subsidy Enrollment Income Generosity and Child Maltreatment
J. B. Klika, K. Maguire-Jack, Megan Feely, W. Schneider +4 more
2022Children21 citations Open access
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Examining the association between ACEs, childhood poverty and neglect, and physical and mental health: Data from two state samples
E. Crouch, Jennifer Jones, Melissa Strompolis, Melissa T. Merrick
202021 citations
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