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Multidimensional model to assess the readiness of Kuwait to implement evidence-based child maltreatment prevention

M Alkhawari1, K Ali2, F Al-Abdul Razzaq1

  • 1Al-Amiri Hospital, Pediatric, Kuwait City, Kuwait.

Public Health
|February 24, 2020
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Kuwait

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Child Welfare
  • Program Implementation Science

Background:

  • Child maltreatment (CM) prevention requires assessing national readiness.
  • The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are evaluating their capacity for nationwide CM prevention programs.
  • Understanding implementation barriers is crucial for effective public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess Kuwait's national readiness for implementing child maltreatment (CM) prevention programs.
  • To identify strengths and weaknesses in Kuwait's preparedness for large-scale CM prevention.
  • To compare Kuwait's readiness with other GCC countries.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study utilizing the World Health Organization's 10-dimensional model of readiness.
  • Involved key stakeholders and decision-makers in Kuwait.
  • Compared readiness scores across GCC nations.

Main Results:

  • Kuwait's overall readiness score was 39.17/100, below the GCC average of 47.83.
  • Highest scores were in legislation, mandates, and policies; lowest in attitudes toward CM prevention.
  • Kuwait demonstrated strong informal social resources compared to other GCC countries.

Conclusions:

  • Kuwait's readiness for CM prevention requires strengthening in several areas.
  • The country shows moderate readiness due to robust knowledge infrastructure, legislation, and social resources.
  • Targeted interventions are needed to address specific dimensions of readiness for effective CM prevention.
Abstract

Keywords:
Child maltreatmentKey informantKuwaitWHO

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