ArticleChild abuse & neglect2021
Modelling the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on violent discipline against children.
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- Impact of COVID-19 pandemic and related isolation measures on violence against children in Egypt.The Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association · 2021Article
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- The global prevalence and its associated factors toward domestic violence against women and children during COVID-19 pandemic-"The shadow pandemic": A review of cross-sectional studies.Women's health (London, England)Review
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7 authors at 3 institutions in 4 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic could increase violence against children at home. However, collecting empirical data on violence is challenging due to ethical, safety, and data quality concerns.
objectiveThis study estimated the anticipated effect of COVID-19 on violent discipline at home using multivariable predictive regression models.
participantsChildren aged 1-14 years and household members from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) conducted in Nigeria, Mongolia, and Suriname before the COVID-19 pandemic were included.
methodsA conceptual model of how the COVID-19 pandemic could affect risk factors for violent discipline was developed. Country specific multivariable linear models were used to estimate the association between selected variables from MICS and a violent discipline score which captured the average combination of violent disciplinary methods used in the home. A review of the literature informed the development of quantitative assumptions about how COVID-19 would impact the selected variables under a "high restrictions" pandemic scenario, approximating conditions expected during a period of intense response measures, and a "lower restrictions" scenario with easing of COVID-19 restrictions but with sustained economic impacts. These assumptions were used to estimate changes in violent discipline scores.
resultsUnder a "high restrictions" scenario there would be a 35%-46% increase in violent discipline scores in Nigeria, Mongolia and Suriname, and under a "lower restrictions" scenario there would be between a 4%-6% increase in violent discipline scores in these countries.
conclusionPolicy makers need to plan for increases in violent discipline during successive waves of lockdowns.
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