Risk Factors for Child Abuse: Quantitative Correlational Design

Merav Ben-Natan, Ira Sharon, Polina Barbashov, Yulia Minasyan, Isabella Hanukayev, David Kajdan, Adi Klein-Kremer

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Abstract

The aim of this research study is to identify risk factors typical of different types of suspected child abuse reported at a hospital. The study was based on 114 cases of children for whom some type of abuse was reported. Physical abuse was the most frequently reported of all types of suspected child abuse. Most victims of sexual abuse were female and at least half the cases of neglect and physical abuse were attributed to parents. Most cases were identified in the emergency room by nurses. Children older than 10 were more susceptible to physical abuse and neglect.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)220-227
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume29
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Child abuse
  • Israel
  • Neglect
  • Pediatric nursing

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics

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