ArticleBMC pediatrics2024
Early identification and awareness of child abuse and neglect among physicians and teachers.
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- A Digital Registry and Education Network for Child Maltreatment Protection: Protocol for a Pilot Observational Exploratory Intervention Study.JMIR research protocols · 2026Observational
- Development and content validation of an interprofessional collaboration model for child sexual abuse prevention in primary health care.BMC primary care · 2026Article
- Structural and functional atypicality in the temporal cortex are associated with auditory perception in maltreated children.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Medical residents' awareness of child abuse and neglect: A cross-sectional study in a tertiary hospital.Medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundChild abuse and neglect (CAN) causes enormous suffering for those affected.
objectiveThe study investigated the current state of knowledge concerning the recognition of CAN and protocols for suspected cases amongst physicians and teachers.
methodsIn a pilot study conducted in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania from May 2020 to June 2021, we invited teachers and physicians working with children to complete an online questionnaire containing mainly multiple-choice-questions.
resultsIn total, 45 physicians and 57 teachers responded. Altogether, 84% of physicians and 44% of teachers were aware of cases in which CAN had occurred in the context of their professional activity. Further, 31% of physicians and 23% of teachers stated that specific instructions on CAN did not exist in their professional institution or that they were not aware of them. All physicians and 98% of teachers were in favor of mandatory training on CAN for pediatric residents and trainee teachers. Although 13% of physicians and 49% of teachers considered a discussion of a suspected case of CAN to constitute a breach of confidentiality, 87% of physicians and 60% of teachers stated that they would discuss a suspected case with colleagues.
conclusionDespite the fact that a large proportion of respondents had already been confronted with suspected cases of CAN, further guidelines for reporting procedures and training seem necessary. There is still uncertainty in both professions on dealing with cases of suspected CAN.
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