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Child abuse: a literature review

D Lagerberg

    Acta Paediatrica Scandinavica
    |September 1, 1978
    PubMed

    Insights

    This review examines child abuse and neglect literature, highlighting risks like failure to thrive in children. The Psycho-social Risk Children in Uppsala (PRU) group

    Area of Science:

    • Child Psychology
    • Pediatrics
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Review of Swedish and international literature on child abuse, neglect, and failure to thrive.
    • First report from the Psycho-social Risk Children in Uppsala (PRU) group.
    • Multidisciplinary research project focusing on children exposed to home-based risks.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To synthesize existing research on child abuse and neglect.
    • To identify children at risk due to psycho-social factors.
    • To inform interventions for children experiencing failure to thrive.

    Main Methods:

    • Comprehensive literature review of Swedish and international studies.
    • Analysis of data concerning children exposed to abuse and neglect.
    • Examination of factors contributing to failure to thrive.

    Main Results:

    • Identified key themes in child abuse and neglect research.
    • Highlighted the prevalence of psycho-social risks in children's environments.
    • Provided a foundation for further research on at-risk children.

    Conclusions:

    • Emphasized the need for multidisciplinary approaches to child welfare.
    • Underscored the impact of parental abuse and neglect on child development.
    • Called for continued research into protective factors and interventions.

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