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The Emergence of Child Protection Capacities in Oman: Lessons learned.
Shamsa S Al Balushi1,2, Gillian Morantz2, Geoffrey Dougherty3
1Department of Pediatrics, Ministry of Health, Muscat, Oman.
Child maltreatment (CM), including abuse and neglect, harms children under 18. This review examines CM in Oman, highlighting patterns and child protection services (CPS) challenges.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Social Work
Background:
- Child maltreatment (CM) is a global issue with significant health implications.
- While prevalent in Western nations, CM reporting is less common in Gulf countries.
- Recent documentation of CM in Oman necessitates a focused review.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of the state and patterns of child maltreatment in Oman.
- To address the existing child protection services (CPS) in Oman.
- To identify sociocultural constraints affecting CM and CPS in Oman.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of English-language medical literature on CM in Oman.
- Literature search limited to publications before January 2020.
- Analysis of documented CM cases and existing child protection frameworks.
Main Results:
- Child maltreatment presents diverse patterns in Oman, impacting child health.
- Current child protection services in Oman face specific sociocultural challenges.
- Gaps in CPS effectiveness are identified, requiring targeted interventions.
Conclusions:
- This review serves as a foundational reference for CM in Oman.
- Understanding CM patterns and CPS limitations is crucial for improvement.
- Recommendations for establishing more effective child protection services are needed.
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