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Effectiveness of psychosocial interventions in abused children and their families

Firoozeh Derakhshanpour1, Ahmad Hajebi2, Leili Panaghi3

  • 1Psychiatric Department, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran.

Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran
|February 16, 2018
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Psychosocial interventions significantly improved child-parent interaction and parental mental health in child abuse cases. These interventions reduced conduct problems and hyperactivity in children, demonstrating their effectiveness in a healthcare setting.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Mental Health Interventions

Background:

  • Child abuse is a global public health and social issue.
  • It involves caregiver failure to provide adequate care and protection.
  • This study evaluated psychosocial interventions for abused children and families.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for child abuse.
  • To evaluate impacts on child behavior and parental mental health.
  • To inform future development of psychosocial support systems.

Main Methods:

  • Quasi-experimental study in a pediatric hospital's psychosocial support unit (2012-2013).
  • Participants: Child abuse cases and their parents.
  • Interventions: Parenting skills training, psychiatric treatment, supportive services.
  • Assessments: Child Abuse Questionnaire, GHQ, SDQ at baseline and 3/6-month follow-ups.
  • Statistical analysis: ANOVA with repeated measures, Friedman test.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements in mothers' general health (p<0.001).
  • Reduced children's conduct problems (p<0.05) and hyperactivity (p<0.001).
  • Decreased physical and emotional abuse (p<0.001).

Conclusions:

  • Psychosocial interventions positively impacted child-parent interaction.
  • Interventions enhanced parental mental health and reduced child behavioral issues.
  • Findings support the integration and development of psychosocial interventions within healthcare systems.

Keywords:
Child AbuseNeglectedParenting Skills TrainingPsychosocial Intervention

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