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ReviewCureus2023

The Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect Among the Saudi Population: A Narrative Review.

Nahi Sabih Q Alruwaili, Abdulaziz Mohammed M Alanazi, Naif M Alrawaili, Abdullah Khalid M Alzalbani, Malek Saad M Alanazi, Fahad Abdullah J Alotibi, Rakan Zuwayyid A Alanazi, Mooj Mohammed Alruwaili, Abdulrahman Mohammed M Alanzi

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Review in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1citing papers in PubMed
0.6field-weighted citation impact, top 28% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed, 2 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Nahi Sabih Q AlruwailiPsychiatry, Eradah Complex and Mental Health, Arar, SAU.
Abdulaziz Mohammed M AlanaziMedicine, Eradah Complex and Mental Health, Arar, SAU.
Naif M AlrawailiGeneral Practice, Ministry of Health, Arar, SAU.
Abdullah Khalid M AlzalbaniGeneral Practice, Northern Border University, Arar, SAU.
Malek Saad M AlanaziGeneral Practice, Northern Border University, Arar, SAU.
Fahad Abdullah J AlotibiGeneral Practice, Northern Border University, Arar, SAU.
Rakan Zuwayyid A AlanaziGeneral Practice, Northern Border University, Arar, SAU.
Mooj Mohammed AlruwailiPediatrics, Northern Border University, Arar, SAU.
Abdulrahman Mohammed M AlanziMedicine, Northern Border University, Arar, SAU.
Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation · RUNorthern Border University · SA

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Child abuse and neglect (CAN) is a pressing global issue with profound implications for the well-being of children. The aim of this review is to examine the existing literature and synthesize evidence on the awareness, knowledge, and attitudes toward child abuse and neglect within the Saudi population. This review synthesizes the existing literature to illuminate the awareness, knowledge, and attitudes surrounding CAN within the Saudi population. Ten studies spanning the years 2019-2023 were meticulously analyzed, offering a comprehensive snapshot of CAN perceptions across various segments of society. The studies, encompassing diverse methodologies and populations, collectively underscore the commendable levels of awareness and knowledge demonstrated by healthcare professionals, including primary healthcare (PHC) physicians, nurses, and medical practitioners. Notably, several studies reveal that these professionals exhibit robust recognition of different forms of child abuse, a vital aspect in the identification and prevention of abuse cases. While positive attitudes toward CAN were prevalent among healthcare providers, barriers to reporting were highlighted. The fear of consequences and uncertainty emerged as key deterrents to reporting among medical and dental students and nurses, respectively. These findings emphasize the necessity for creating supportive environments that empower professionals to report suspected cases of abuse while addressing apprehensions. The parental perception of CAN also came into focus, revealing a disparity between the recognition of CAN as a common problem and the adequate knowledge of emotional abuse and neglect. These findings point toward a need for targeted public awareness campaigns that differentiate between disciplinary practices and abusive behaviors. In conclusion, this review offers a nuanced understanding of the Saudi population's awareness, knowledge, and attitudes toward child abuse and neglect. The synthesis of findings across diverse studies informs future interventions, advocating for enhanced awareness, reporting, and prevention strategies. By empowering individuals and professionals alike, a safer environment for Saudi children can be nurtured, fostering a future free from the shadows of abuse and neglect.

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attitudesawarenesschild abusechild neglectknowledgesaudi population

Identifiers

PMID38174192
PMCPMC10762695
OpenAlexW4389299462

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