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Supporting children after a traumatic event

Lynne Pearce

    Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
    |August 31, 2017
    PubMed

    Insights

    Childhood trauma is common, with over two-thirds of children experiencing at least one traumatic event by age 16. These events, including accidents and violence, pose risks of serious harm or death.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Child Psychology
    • Trauma Studies

    Background:

    • Childhood trauma is a significant public health concern.
    • Over two-thirds of children encounter traumatic events before age 16.
    • Traumatic events encompass a range of experiences posing risks of serious harm or death.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the prevalence of childhood trauma.
    • To define the scope of traumatic events affecting children.
    • To underscore the potential severity of these experiences.

    Main Methods:

    • This section is not applicable as the abstract provides essential facts rather than detailing a specific study's methodology.

    Main Results:

    • More than two-thirds of children experience at least one traumatic event by age 16.
    • Traumatic events include direct or indirect experiences of serious harm or death.
    • Examples range from road accidents and violence to natural disasters and war.

    Conclusions:

    • Childhood trauma is a widespread issue with potentially severe consequences.
    • A broad spectrum of events constitutes childhood trauma.
    • Awareness and understanding of childhood trauma are crucial for intervention and support.

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