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Maja Zecevic1, Dragoljub Zivanovic2, Tamara Adamovic3

  • 1Clinics of Pediatric Surgery, University Clinical Center Nis, Nis, Serbia. Correspondence to: Dr Maja Zecevic, Clinic for Pediatric Surgery, University Clinical Center Nis Blv. dr Zorana Djinjica 48, 18 000 Nis, Serbia. maja.zecevicmd@gmail.com.

Indian Pediatrics
|September 14, 2022
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This study analyzed child abuse cases, finding that peers most often abuse older children, while parents/caregivers abuse younger children. Effective management requires high suspicion and a multidisciplinary approach.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Child Abuse Research
  • Forensic Medicine

Background:

  • Child abuse, encompassing physical and sexual abuse, presents significant challenges in identification and management.
  • Underreporting is common, necessitating a high index of suspicion among healthcare professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the demographic and clinical characteristics of children presenting with suspected physical or sexual abuse.
  • To identify patterns in perpetrators and injury types associated with child abuse.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis was conducted on hospital admission records of children with suspected abuse.
  • Data were collected for the period between January 2015 and December 2020.

Main Results:

  • Records of 52 children (39 boys, mean age 12.24 years) were reviewed.
  • Contusions were the most frequent injury (53.8% in boys, 69.2% in girls).
  • Peers were the primary abusers for children aged 8-18 years (70%), while parents/caregivers were perpetrators in 72.7% of younger children.

Conclusions:

  • Child abuse is frequently underreported, underscoring the need for heightened clinical awareness.
  • A multidisciplinary management strategy is essential for effectively addressing child abuse cases.
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