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Joy Gabrielli1, Amanda Bennett2, Jiyung S Kim2
1Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA. jgabrielli@phhp.ufl.edu.
Pediatric Research
|March 22, 2025
Summary
Disability-related child maltreatment requires better definition and understanding for pediatric screening. Four key domains are proposed to operationalize this form of abuse, highlighting the need for further research.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Child Maltreatment Studies
- Disability Research
Background:
- Disability-related child maltreatment lacks clear definition and systematic understanding.
- Current pediatric practices do not adequately address this specific form of abuse.
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