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Perinatal screening for child abuse and neglect

H L Britton1

  • 1University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City, USA.

Clinics in Perinatology
|July 1, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Perinatal screening and early intervention programs can identify high-risk parents, offering support to prevent child abuse and neglect. This review examines the feasibility, benefits, and costs of such programs for at-risk families.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Social Work

Background:

  • Child abuse and neglect are significant societal problems.
  • Increased awareness necessitates proactive prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the feasibility of perinatal screening and early intervention for child abuse and neglect.
  • To discuss the advantages, disadvantages, and cost-effectiveness of these approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing information on perinatal screening and early intervention.
  • Analysis of data regarding high-risk parenting in the perinatal period.

Main Results:

  • Screening and intervention show promise for identifying and supporting at-risk families.
  • The effectiveness and cost-benefit of these programs require careful consideration.

Conclusions:

  • Perinatal screening and early intervention are feasible strategies for addressing child abuse and neglect.
  • Further research and careful implementation are needed to optimize outcomes for children and families.

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