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Enhancing Oman's child protection system: Professional perspectives from qualitative in-depth interviews.
Zeinab Al Azri1, Basma Mohammed Al Yazeedi1, Omar Al Zaabi1
1College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Al Khodh 66, Muscat 123, Oman.
Child Abuse & Neglect
|July 8, 2025
Summary
Improving Oman's child protection system requires strengthening resources and expanding access to services. Enhancing primary prevention programs and case management practices are crucial for safeguarding children and addressing abuse effectively.
Area of Science:
- Child Protection Systems
- Public Health Policy
- Social Work Research
Background:
- Oman's child protection system has advanced with committees and laws, but faces challenges.
- Limited resources, inadequate training, and cultural factors impede effectiveness.
- Research on non-Western child protection systems is notably scarce.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore professionals' perspectives on Oman's child protection system.
- To identify key areas for system enhancement and improvement.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive study design.
- Purposive sampling of 12 child protection professionals (pediatricians, caseworkers, etc.).
- Thematic analysis of collected data.
Main Results:
- Strengthening Resources and Expanding Access: Need for more human resources, better shelter facilities, and equitable regional access.
- Strengthening Primary Prevention: Gaps in awareness programs and need for increased community/health system engagement.
- Enhancing Case Management Practices: Importance of refined governance, family-centered services, and rehabilitation efforts.
Conclusions:
- Study provides guidance for policymakers and stakeholders to improve Oman's child protection system.
- Strengthening resource allocation is fundamental for system enhancement.
- Resources should support primary prevention and effective case management for abused children.
Keywords:
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