ReviewChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Psychological Sequelae of Dog Bites in Children: A Review.
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- Dog bite-associated pathogens: advances in pathogenic mechanisms and systemic clinical consequences in humans.One health (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2026Review
- Incidence, Prevalence, and Risk Factors of Dog Bites in Pediatric Populations: Protocol for a Systematic Review.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Fear of rabies and post-bite psychological stress: a qualitative study of YouTube comments from India.Tropical medicine and health · 2026Article
- Breed-specific Risk Factors and Clinical Outcomes in Pediatric Dog Bite Injuries: A 14-year Retrospective Analysis.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- Two-leaves and many bites: Profiling dog-bites and adherence to rabies prophylaxis in tea-estate communities of Udalguri District, Assam, India.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2025Article
- Burden of Paediatric Dog Bite Injuries on the Emergency Department of an English Coastal Town.Cureus · 2025Article
- The impact of dog phobia severity on views regarding stray dog management in Türkiye.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND/
objectivesAlthough rare in the Western world, dog bites may be lethal or lead to physically severe outcomes. However, little attention is given to their psychological consequences. We aimed to review their psychological consequences in children 1-14 years of age, focusing on the prevalence and nature of psychological disorders, evaluating the impact on future mental health of children and their families, and assessing the effectiveness of preventive interventions and measures.
methodsOn 23 May 2024, we investigated the PubMed, CINAHL, and PsycINFO/PsycARTICLES databases using ("dog bite" OR animal-induced OR animal-caused) AND (psychol* OR mental OR psychiatr* OR anxiety OR anxious OR depress* OR obsess* OR trauma* OR psychosis OR psychotic OR schizophren* OR schizoaffect*) filtered for ages 0-18 years. This resulted in 311 records, of which 50 were eligible. These included original research, case reports, patient surveys, and reviews/meta-analyses.
resultsFindings indicate that younger children are particularly vulnerable, often suffering head/neck bites, leading to severe injuries and psychological distress, with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) being a common outcome. Symptoms such as nightmares, flashbacks, anxiety, and social withdrawal were frequently reported. Positive parental support and timely psychological interventions were found to mitigate these effects.
conclusionsInterdisciplinary approaches integrating education, cognitive restructuring, and behaviour modification are needed to effectively prevent and address the psychological impacts of dog bites. Summarising, dog bites in children result in substantial psychological sequelae, necessitating robust prevention and intervention strategies to improve their quality of life and reduce the risk of chronic mental conditions.
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