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[Child abuse: a world problem]
R Santana-Tavira1, R Sánchez-Ahedo, E Herrera-Basto
1Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM).
Salud Publica De Mexico
|May 6, 1998
Summary
Child abuse presents significant challenges in definition, classification, and treatment. This study reviews historical context, epidemiology, and therapeutic strategies to combat this growing issue.
Area of Science:
- Child Abuse Research
- Pediatric Health
- Social Sciences
Context:
- Child abuse is a complex phenomenon with deep cultural and historical roots.
- Significant challenges exist in defining, classifying, and understanding the full scope of child abuse.
- Diverse opinions complicate the therapeutic management and repercussions of child abuse.
Purpose:
- To approach child abuse by examining its historical precedents, classifications, and definitions.
- To review the epidemiology and repercussions of child abuse.
- To consider treatment alternatives for the increasing phenomenon of child abuse.
Summary:
- The study addresses the multifaceted nature of child abuse, including its historical background, various classifications, and definitions.
- It delves into the epidemiology and repercussions of child abuse, highlighting the need for unified criteria in data collection and analysis.
- The research reviews potential treatment alternatives and emphasizes the critical importance of prevention.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive overview to unify scientific criteria for child abuse data.
- Highlights the long-term impact of child abuse on adult life, underscoring prevention importance.
- Aims to inform strategies for diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of child abuse.