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Child battering in Nairobi, Kenya

R O Sumba1, N O Bwibo

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya.

East African Medical Journal
|November 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Child abuse cases at Kenyatta National Hospital were analyzed. Abused children were typically 3-4 years old, and their parents often faced social isolation and lived in crowded conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Child Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Child abuse is a significant public health issue.
  • Understanding the socio-economic factors contributing to child abuse is crucial for intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify characteristics of battered children and their abusing parents.
  • To explore socio-economic and cultural factors associated with child abuse in Nairobi.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study was conducted at Kenyatta National Hospital.
  • Twenty-eight cases of battered children were compared with 26 matched controls.

Main Results:

  • Battered children were predominantly 3-4 years old, with a slight male predominance.
  • Abusing parents often lived in crowded environments, were younger, less educated, and socially isolated.
  • Parents were also more likely to be recent migrants to Nairobi and less likely to practice contraception.

Conclusions:

  • Child abuse in Nairobi is linked to specific socio-economic vulnerabilities and parental characteristics.
  • Addressing social isolation, housing conditions, and education may help prevent child abuse.

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