Epidemiologic Features of the Physical and Sexual Maltreatment of Children in the Carolinas (original) (raw)

Abstract

sparkles

AI

Child maltreatment is a critical public health issue in the United States, with significant discrepancies between official reports and actual incidence. This study utilized computer-assisted, anonymous surveys to gather maternal self-reports on physical and sexual abuse among children aged 0-17 in North and South Carolina. Findings indicated a much higher incidence of maltreatment than official statistics show, emphasizing the need for improved reporting mechanisms and preventive interventions.

Loading...

Loading Preview

Sorry, preview is currently unavailable. You can download the paper by clicking the button above.

References (16)

  1. Merrick J, Browne KD. Child abuse and neglect: a public health concern. Public Health Rev. 1999;27:279 -293
  2. Johnson CF. Child maltreatment 2002: recognition, reporting and risk. Int. 2002;44:554 -560
  3. Theodore AD, Runyan DK. A medical research agenda for child maltreatment: negotiating the next steps. Pediatrics. 1999;104:168 -177
  4. Whipple EE, Richey CA. Crossing the line from physical discipline to child abuse: how much is too much? Child Abuse Negl. 1997;21:431-444
  5. Administration for Children and Families. Child Maltreatment 2001. Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office; 2003
  6. Gallup Organization. Disciplining Children in America: A Gallup Poll Report. Princeton, NJ: Gallup Organization; 1995
  7. Straus MA, Gelles R, Steinmetz S. Behind Closed Doors: Violence in the American Family. Garden City, NY: Anchor/Doubleday; 1980
  8. American Association for Public Opinion Research. Standard Definitions: Final Dispositions of Case Codes and Outcome Rates for Surveys. Ann Arbor, MI: American Association for Public Opinion Research; 2000
  9. Statistics Netherlands. Blaise [computer program]. Version 4.6. Voor- burg, Netherlands: Statistics Netherlands; 2002
  10. Straus MA, Hamby SL, Finkelhor D, Moore DW, Runyan D. Identifica- tion of child maltreatment with the Parent-Child Conflict Tactics Scales: development and psychometric data for a national sample of American parents. Child Abuse Negl. 1998;22:249 -270
  11. Socolar RR, Winsor J, Hunter WM, Catellier D, Kotch JB. Maternal disciplinary practices in an at-risk population. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 1999;153:927-934
  12. Stein MT, Perrin EL. Guidance for effective discipline: American Acad- emy of Pediatrics, Committee on Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health. Pediatrics. 1998;101:723-728
  13. Lane WG, Rubin DM, Monteith R, Christian CW. Racial differences in the evaluation of pediatric fractures for physical abuse. JAMA. 2002;288: 1603-1609
  14. Keenan HT, Runyan DK, Marshall SW, Nocera MA, Merten DF, Sinal SH. A population-based study of inflicted traumatic brain injury in young children. JAMA. 2003;290:621-626
  15. Runyan DK. Prevalence, risk, sensitivity, and specificity: a commentary on the epidemiology of child sexual abuse and the development of a research agenda. Child Abuse Negl. 1998;22:493-502
  16. Appel AE, Holden GW. The co-occurrence of spouse and physical child abuse: a review and appraisal. J Fam Psychol. 1998;12:578 -599

Cited by