An assessment was conducted on a sample of children (65 girls and 135 boys) in Lahore, Pakistan, to determine the level of cumulative adverse childhood events, including child labor, familial abuse, conflict, and poverty. Significant gender disparities were seen in the frequency of these encounters as well as the correlation between various stressor types and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder. In general, Male rumored more traumatic occurrences overall, with involvement at home being particularly prevalent. This is demonstrated by the fact that boys were more likely than girls to have probable PTSD (28% versus 12%). In addition to being a prevalent occurrence in the sample under investigation, child labor was also linked to a higher risk of family violence for females. The findings imply that children's interaction between several stresses at different levels raises their susceptibility to developing PTSD.

Keywords: Gender disparities, childhood experiences, PTSD symptoms, child labor, familial abuse, conflict, poverty.