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Prevalence of adverse childhood experiences and their cumulative impact associated lifetime health outcomes in the Emirate of Abu-Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Toby Long, Anthony Murphy, Iffat Elbarazi, Zeina Ismail-Allouche, Neal Horen, Emad Masuadi, Claire Trevithick, Cairo Arafat
Adverse Childhood Experiences have been associated with poor health outcomes later in life. The objective of the study was to determine the relationship between cumulative ACEs, risky health behaviors, chronic diseases, and mental health among a large-scale sample from the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. A retrospective cross-sectional study was performed with 922 participants over the age of 18, living in Abu
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Childhood sexual abuse, adult sexual assault, revictimization, and coping among sexual minority women Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Mariah Xu, Thomas Corbeil, Lauren Bochicchio, Jillian R. Scheer, Melanie Wall, Tonda L. Hughes
Compared with heterosexual women, sexual minority women experience higher rates and greater severity of sexual victimization. Little is known about how childhood sexual abuse (CSA), adult sexual assault (ASA), and revictimization impact coping in this population. Few studies have examined the effects of recency, developmental stage, and revictimization on coping. To improve psychosocial outcomes following
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Adverse childhood experiences, sexual risk-taking and non-consensual sexual experiences in a nationally representative study of 15–29-year-old Danes Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Josefine Bernhard Andresen, Christian Graugaard, Mikael Andersson, Mikkel Kjær Bahnsen, Morten Frisch
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been linked with risky health-related behaviors and poor health. This study aimed to investigate associations of ACEs with a broad panel of sexual risk-taking behaviors and non-consensual sexual experiences among young people in Denmark. Baseline questionnaire data from 15 to 29-year-old participants in the nationally representative cohort study Project SEXUS
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Application of geospatial analysis in health research: A systematic review of methodological aspects of studies on violence against children and young people Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-03-10 Tobias Willem Shinyemba, Shino Shiode, Karen Devries
Geographical variation exists in violence experienced by children and young people; however, there is limited research applying geospatial techniques to study this variation, and the methodological quality of this body of work is unclear. This study aimed to review the application of geospatial analysis in research on violence against children (VAC) and evaluate how essential methodological aspects
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Childhood psychological maltreatment and social anxiety in college students: The roles of parasympathetic nervous system activity and parent–child separation experience Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-03-10 Jingxin Zhao, Rui Sun, Mengqi Shangguan
Childhood psychological maltreatment is a risk factor for social anxiety in adulthood. Parent–child separation, as one of the most serious adversities in early life, may exacerbate the risk of psychological maltreatment and influence the interactions between childhood psychological maltreatment and biological sensitivity to stress in relation to social anxiety. However, there has been a dearth of work
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The role of perceived social support from family, friends and significant others in the association between childhood maltreatment on sleep quality in adolescents: Evidence from a weekly diary study Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-03-10 Yanhui Xiang, Yuhan Zhou, Xiaojun Li
Childhood maltreatment is a common problem that can have lasting effects on the physical and mental health of adolescents who have experienced it, including sleep quality. This study will investigate the relationship between childhood maltreatment and sleep quality in adolescents using a weekly diary method. In this study, students from a middle school in central China were recruited as research subjects
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Estimating and monetizing the causal effect of severe interpersonal violence against children in sports on subjective well-being Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Jelle Schoemaker, Tine Vertommen, Vidar Stevens, Willem de Boer
Interpersonal Violence (IV) against children in sports is a prevalent problem and has a major impact on their well-being. However, the causal relationship and the costs for society remain unclear. The aim of this study is to estimate the causal effect of severe IV in sports on Subjective Well-Being (SWB) and to monetize the collective loss for society. The study used survey data from 4003 respondents
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Honor, violence, and children: A systematic scoping review of global evidence Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Amiya Bhatia, Michelle Lokot, Leah Kenny, Mahesh Mathpati, Beniamino Cislaghi
Although the harmful effects of honor-based violence (HBV) against women have been well documented, less is known about how HBV affects children and adolescents. 1) To describe the contexts, research methods and populations included in research on HBV and children; 2) to outline conceptual and methodological approaches, including definitions of honor; 3) to describe how honor-based practices affect
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‘A kindergarten teacher must have 100 eyes and 100 ears!’: Kindergarten teachers' experiences coping with child sexual abuse and problematic sexual behavior Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Laura I. Sigad, Noah Bar Gosen, Limor Golan, Efrat Lusky-Weisrose, Jordan Shaibe, Dafna Tener, Tamara E. Moshon-Cohen, Daniel Roe
Child sexual abuse (CSA) and problematic sexual behavior (PSB) are worldwide phenomena that occur across all ages. Kindergarten teachers' proactive involvement can be crucial to the prevention, disclosure and intervention of CSA and PSB. However, research on their experiences of contending with CSA and PSB remains limited. This study examines kindergarten teachers' experiences in Israel with the CSA
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Spending on public benefit programs and exposure to adverse childhood experiences Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Megan E. Collins, Matthew Hall, Paul J. Chung, Jessica L. Bettenhausen, Jordan R. Keys, David Bard, Henry T. Puls
Adverse childhood experiences are associated with poverty, and public benefit programs are increasingly used as primary prevention for negative child outcomes. To estimate the association between spending on benefit programs and cumulative exposure to ACEs among children. Children aged 0–17 years in the United States during 2016–17 as reported in National Survey of Children's Health. We examined the
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Bone biochemistry in children with fractures presenting with non-accidental injury Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Angela K. Lucas-Herald, Owen Forbes, Heather McDonald, Jane McNeilly, Therese Bradley, Daniel Wood, Helen McDevitt, James Houston, Avril Mason
In cases of fractures in children with suspicion of non-accidental injury (NAI), biochemical markers of calcium homeostasis should be performed. To describe the pattern of biochemistry in children with fractures NAI is suspected. Children ≤2 years of age who had undergone a skeletal survey as part of a child protection investigation where 1/+ fracture was identified over a ten-year period (2012−2021)
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Factors differentiating risk of sexual abuse victimization by adults and peers among adolescents Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Iris Linnea Schaathun, Ian Revhaug Nenseth, Kamilla Rognmo, Gertrud Sofie Hafstad
Research suggests that around half of all cases of sexual abuse among children and adolescents are perpetrated by peers. Yet, there is limited understanding of the distinct risk factors associated with adult versus peer offenders. To identify factors that increase the risk of sexual abuse victimization and explores variations in these factors depending on whether the perpetrator was an adult or a peer
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Leveraging machine learning for effective child maltreatment prevention: A case study of home visiting service assessments Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Eunhye Ahn, Ruopeng An, Melissa Jonson-Reid, Lindsey Palmer
Early identification of children and families who may benefit from support is crucial for implementing strategies that can prevent the onset of child maltreatment. Predictive risk modeling (PRM) may offer valuable and efficient enhancements to existing risk assessment techniques. To evaluate the PRM's effectiveness against the existing assessment tool in identifying children and families needing home
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Protective role of informal social support and early childhood programs in reducing likelihood of subsequent reports of child maltreatment Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Inga Saitadze, Darejan (Daji) Dvalishvili
While past research has suggested the importance of informal social support and early childhood programs for the well-being of child welfare supervised families and children, little is known about whether or not these mechanisms function as protective factors for child welfare involved families and mediate the likelihood of repeat child maltreatment. The study examined the role of informal social support
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Associations between early child adversity and lifetime suicide attempts among gender diverse individuals: A moderated mediation Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Gia E. Barboza-Salerno, Jacquelyn C.A. Meshelemiah
This study examines the effect of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on lifetime suicide attempts (LSA) across five gender subgroups (i.e., transgender men, transgender women, transgender non-binary, cisgender men and cisgender women). To examine (1) the prevalence of LSA across gender identity subgroups; (2) whether the association between ACEs and LSA is moderated by gender identity subgroup; (3)
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Facing uncertainties: The longitudinal relationship between childhood maltreatment and exploratory behavior Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Xi Shen, Xinqi Zhou, Xue-Qin Yin, Dean McDonnell, Jin-Liang Wang
Exploratory behavior, as an essential component of decision-making, is indispensable for maximizing long-term benefits, making it a crucial factor in adolescents' psychological well-being and social adaptation. Despite the established understanding that this adaptive behavior is shaped by early adverse experiences, limited knowledge exists regarding the longitudinal relationship between childhood maltreatment
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Adverse childhood experiences screening in healthcare settings: A focus on pediatric primary care Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Sonya Negriff, Margo A. Sidell, Mercie J. DiGangi
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) screening in healthcare settings is emerging as one of the tangible responses to address the consistent evidence linking ACEs with health. Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC) began ACEs screening in pediatric primary care in 2018 and has developed screening and referral processes based on continued feedback from stakeholders as well as data driven assessment
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The role of emotion recognition in the intergenerational transmission of child maltreatment: A multigenerational family study Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Renate S.M. Buisman, Laura H.C.G. Compier-de Block, Marian J. Bakermans-Kranenburg, Katharina Pittner, Lisa J.M. van den Berg, Marieke S. Tollenaar, Bernet M. Elzinga, Alexandra Voorthuis, Mariëlle Linting, Lenneke R.A. Alink
Understanding how child maltreatment is passed down from one generation to the next is crucial for the development of intervention and prevention strategies that may break the cycle of child maltreatment. Changes in emotion recognition due to childhood maltreatment have repeatedly been found, and may underly the intergenerational transmission of child maltreatment. In this study we, therefore, examined
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Intergenerational cascade processes from parental childhood adversity to child emotional and behavioral problems Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Jieting Zhang, Eric Cooke, Xiaoqi Wei, Yijun Liu, Yao Zheng
Parental adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) may transmit to the next generation and influence children's emotional and behavioral problems. Relatively little evidence exists on the underlying pathways of this intergenerational transmission at the family- and individual-level. This study examined the intergenerational cascade processes of parental ACEs on children's emotional and behavioral problems
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Examining mediators of the association between child maltreatment and sleep disturbance in college students Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 McKenzie Kaubrys, Emily Mischel, Patricia Frazier
Childhood maltreatment has been associated with poorer mental and physical health across the lifespan, including disrupted sleep. The aim of this study was to assess four potential mediators of the association between child maltreatment and sleep in a sample of college students: daily rumination, perceptions of control over stressors, sleep hygiene, and distress. University students ( = 234) completed
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Adverse childhood experiences, mental distress, self-harm and suicidality, and cumulative HIV risk by sex in Lesotho Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Elizabeth W. Perry Mohling, Manderley Recinos, Japheth Nkiriyehe Kwiringira, Erick Phung, Connie Olwit, Monica H. Swahn, Greta Massetti, Shannon Self-Brown
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been understudied in low- and middle-income countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. We explored associations between mental distress, self-harm or suicidality, and HIV risk and individual and cumulative ACEs (sexual, emotional, and physical violence; witnessing community and interparental violence; orphanhood) among youth aged 13–24 in Lesotho. Multivariable
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Early adverse childhood experiences and preschoolers' attentional regulation: A latent class analysis Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Qingyang Liu, Xiafei Wang, Rachel A. Razza, Sara A. Vasilenko
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) profoundly disrupt preschoolers' attentional regulation development. Different patterns of ACEs may be associated with different attentional regulation outcomes. Drawing from developmental systems theory and attachment theory, this study aimed to identify distinct patterns of early ACEs at age three and examined the associations of these patterns with preschoolers'
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National training and development curriculum training program impact on placement, permanency, and stability Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 John Fowler, Angelique Day, Van Phan, Jenna Thompson, Sooyoun Park, Amy Salazar
Resource parent trainings are an important factor in caregiver readiness and retention, which can improve placement stability and permanency achievement for children and youth, especially those who are marginalized. Resource parents need access to evidence-based training programs attentive to caring for children and youth from a variety of diverse backgrounds. This study evaluates placement, permanency
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The shifting trends in the epidemiology and risk factors of non-accidental fractures in children Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Soroush Baghdadi, David Momtaz, Beltran Torres-izquierdo, Daniel E. Pereira, Rishi Gonuguntla, Mehul Mittal, Pooya Hosseinzadeh
Fractures are a common presentation of non-accidental trauma (NAT) in the pediatric population. However, the presentation could be subtle, and a high degree of suspicion is needed not to miss NAT. To analyze a comprehensive database, providing insights into the epidemiology of fractures associated with NAT. The TriNetX Research Network was utilized for this study, containing medical records from 55
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Routine screening for adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) still doesn't make sense Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 John D. McLennan, Andrea Gonzalez, Harriet L. MacMillan, Tracie O. Afifi
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Sex-specific associations of childhood maltreatment with obesity-related traits - The Study of Health in Pomerania (SHIP) Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Philipp Töpfer, Ulrike Siewert-Markus, Johanna Klinger-König, Hans J. Grabe, Sylvia Stracke, Marcus Dörr, Henry Völzke, Till Ittermann, Marcello R.P. Markus
Child maltreatment (CM) is linked to obesity in adulthood. However, sex-differences and direct measurements of body fat have previously been insufficiently considered in this context. To assess sex-specific associations of CM with anthropometric markers of overweight/obesity and direct measures of body fat. Analyses were conducted in 4006 adults from a population-based cohort in Northeastern Germany
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Family functioning in the context of current and historical stressors: Exploring the buffering role of social support Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Imogen M. Sloss, Jackson Smith, Sofia Sebben, Mark Wade, Heather Prime, Dillon T. Browne
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Why emotional neglect brings suicidal ideation? The mediating effect of meaning in life and the moderating effect of post-stress growth Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Weiwei Zhong, Qianrong Liang, An Yang, Ru Yan
Emotional neglect during childhood has long-lasting negative effects on individuals, and it is often hidden and unrecognized. Previous research has not fully understood its unique effects on mental health outcomes, especially when considering the co-occurrence with other forms of maltreatment. The meaning-making coping and growth model suggests that individuals achieve positive psychological outcomes
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Pilot study using machine learning to improve estimation of physical abuse prevalence Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Farah W. Brink, Charmaine B. Lo, Steven W. Rust, Henry T. Puls, Rachel Stanley, Brendan Galdo, Daniel M. Lindberg
International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) codes have been shown to underestimate physical abuse prevalence. Machine learning models are capable of efficiently processing a wide variety of data and may provide better estimates of abuse. To achieve proof of concept applying machine learning to identify codes associated with abuse. Children <5 years, presenting
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The contribution of childhood maltreatment to the incidence of heavy cannabis use in Iran (IRNS-CCI): A multicenter, matched-pairs, nested, case-control study Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Bijan Pirnia, Ali Soleimani, Ali Farhoudian, Alireza Zahiroddin
Previous studies have shown the role of the interaction between the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and life's adversities in the formation of addiction, including alcohol abuse. Our objective was to identify childhood maltreatment (CM) patterns with the strongest impact on the probability of heavy cannabis use (THCCOOH concentrations ≥150 ng/mL) in Iran. Using survivor sampling, 350 adult participants
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Examining the prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among justice-involved youth in the U.S.: The importance of accounting for race/ethnicity, gender, and gendered racial/ethnic groups Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Linsey A. Belisle, Gillian M. Pinchevsky, Griselda Ortega
Youth in the U.S. juvenile justice system are exposed to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) at higher rates than youth in the general public. Additionally, research has demonstrated ACEs can vary by race/ethnicity and gender. However, little is known about how ACEs are experienced across gendered racial/ethnic groups of justice-involved youth. To address this gap, this exploratory study is the first
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Prevalence and correlates of depressive disorders in commercially sexual exploited children: A cross-sectional study in Mombasa, Kenya Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Abigael Sidi, Morris Kiio, Norah Mwangi, Melanie Olum, Gerald Githinji, Kennedy Maina, Celina Kithinji, Felix Kaloki, Marleen Temmerman, Griffins Manguro
Commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) is a global concern and is among the common forms of sexual violence against children. In Kenya, about 32 % of girls and 16 % of boys experience sexual violence before the age of 18 years. While much has been written about the impact of child sexual exploitation, there's little on the prevalence of depressive disorders among CSE children. This study
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Experiences and responses of child protection professionals during COVID-19: Lessons learned from professionals around the globe Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Carmit Katz, Afnan Attrash-Najjar, Kathryn Maguire-Jack, Natalia Varela, Sidnei Rinaldo Priolo-Filho, Annie Bérubé, Olivia D. Chang, Delphine Collin-Vézina, Ansie Fouché, Ma'ayan Jacobson, David Kaawa-Mafigiri, Nadia Massarweh, Pablo Munoz, George M. Tarabulsy, Ashwini Tiwari, Hayley Walker-Williams, Christine Werkele
COVID-19 significantly worsened already challenging circumstances for children and their families and globally increased the likelihood of child maltreatment. This risk heightened the urgency of child protection professionals in preventing child maltreatment and defending children's rights. The vast and growing body of research on protecting children from child maltreatment during COVID-19 has emphasized
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Unveiling the shadows: Exploring the reality of commercial sexual exploitation among LGBTQ+ youth in out-of-home care Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Nofar Mazursky, Yochay Nadan
LGBTQ+ youth frequently encounter familial rejection based on their sexuality and gender identity and are at greater risk of being maltreated by their family, often prompting them to leave or run away from their parents' home. Such youth may find themselves living independently and, once they leave home, tend to be vulnerable to all kinds of abuse and sexual victimization, sometimes leading to different
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A psychometric analysis of the Early Trauma Inventory-Short Form in Colombia: CTT and Rasch model Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Ivonne A. Grau-Gonzalez, Javier A. Villalba-Garzon, Laura Torres-Cuellar, Elkin M. Puerto-Rojas, Leonardo A. Ortega
Potential childhood traumatic experiences increase risk for mental and physical health disorders and their precise assessment can help to promote health prevention and promotion strategies for countries with limited data and measurement strategies like Colombia. The goal of the present study is to strengthen evidence for the validity of scores from an adapted version of the Early Trauma Inventory self
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Criminological differences between contact-driven and online-focused suspects in online child sexual grooming police reports Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Virginia Soldino, Kathryn C. Seigfried-Spellar
Differences exist between contact and noncontact-driven online child sexual abuse offenders; however, there is still a notable lack of empirical studies with police samples from non-English speaking countries, including Spain. We address this gap by analyzing the criminological characteristics of online child sexual grooming (OCSG) suspected offenders from de-identified law enforcement investigations
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A collaborative practice pilot between child welfare and child health care providers: Lessons in implementation and evaluation of cross-sector interventions Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Kristine A. Campbell, Tonya Myrup, David B. Branson, Lina Svedin
Improved collaboration between child welfare and health care offers the possibility of improved child well-being after child welfare involvement. To pilot a collaborative practice model between CPS caseworkers and pediatric primary care providers (PCPs). Infants remaining at home following child welfare involvement in 2 regions of a Western state were randomly assigned to collaborative vs. standard
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Breaking the cycle: Effect of a multi-agency maternity service redesign on reducing the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander newborns in out-of-home care: A prospective, non-randomised, intervention study in urban Australia Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Birri O'Dea, Yvette Roe, Yu Gao, Sue Kruske, Carmel Nelson, Sophie Hickey, Adrian Carson, Kristie Watego, Jody Currie, Renee Blackman, Maree Reynolds, Kay Wilson, Jo Costello, Sue Kildea
Strategies to reduce over-representation of Indigenous children in out-of-home care must start in pregnancy given Indigenous babies are 6 % of infants (<1 year), yet 43 % of infants in out-of-home care. To determine if an Indigenous-led, multi-agency, partnership redesign of maternity services decreases the likelihood of babies being removed at birth. Women carrying an Indigenous baby/babies who gave
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Inequities in the distribution of adverse childhood experiences and their association with health among transgender people of color Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Wesley M. King, Nancy L. Fleischer, Don Operario, Linda M. Chatters, Kristi E. Gamarel
Racism and cisgenderism expose transgender people of color to adversity across the life course. However, little is known about the prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in this population or their association with health in comparison to other groups. Guided by the structural trauma framework, we examined race/ethnicity/gender group differences in the prevalence of ACEs and their association
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Left behind? Educational disadvantage, child protection, and foster care Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Sarah Font, Lindsey Palmer
Current educational policies for children involved with the Child Protective Services (CPS) system focus largely on the minority of children currently in or aging out of foster care, and target school stability and college access. The present study investigates the nature of secondary (high school) education performance and attainment and post-secondary (college) enrollment among youth with prior or
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From trauma to intimacy: Examining the link between childhood maltreatment and adult sexual functioning – The mediating role of self-criticism Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Dana Lassri, Ateret Gewirtz-Meydan
Childhood maltreatment has been linked to negative sexual functioning, but the underlying mechanisms for this association are poorly understood. Addressing this gap, this study investigates the mediating role of self-criticism in the association between childhood maltreatment and adult sexual functioning. Two independent studies were conducted, each utilizing a distinct dataset to enhance the robustness
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Sexual abuse and disclosure concerns of youth in foster care Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Anne Kirkner, Kimberly L. Goodman, Tara M. Mullin, Anna W. Wright
Youth in foster care have higher lifetime rates of sexual abuse victimization than their peers who are not in foster care. This sexual abuse occurs before, during, and after their placement. Yet there is a dearth of qualitative research focused on the characteristics of the abuse and the disclosure experiences of youth in foster care. We aimed to understand potential barriers to disclosure for youth
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How to prepare for conversations with children about suspicions of sexual abuse? Evaluation of an interactive virtual reality training for student teachers Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Niels Krause, Elsa Gewehr, Hermann Barbe, Marie Merschhemke, Frieda Mensing, Bruno Siegel, Jürgen L. Müller, Renate Volbert, Peter Fromberger, Anett Tamm, Simone Pülschen
Training for child interviewing in case of suspected (sexual) abuse must include ongoing practice, expert feedback and performance evaluation. Computer-based interview simulations including these components have shown efficacy in promoting open-ended questioning skills. We evaluated ViContact, a training program for childcare professionals on conversations with children in case of suspected abuse.
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The influence of sexual violence on suicide risk among runaway youth in South Korea: The multiple additive moderating effect of peer attachment and parental attachment Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Dong Hyeon Kim, Kim Jae Yop, Ki Ju Han
Runaway youth without an adequate and safe place are vulnerable to sexual violence. Sexual violence is strongly associated with suicide risk, but peers and family are important factors in attenuating the negative outcomes of sexual violence; however, research on this relationship is insufficient because previous studies have focused only on runaway youth's problematic behavior. This study's specific
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Swedish child homicide investigations: A population-based study 1998 to 2017 Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Anna Jinghede Sundwall, Joakim Sturup, Annika Rosén, Brita Zilg
Child homicide investigations are intricate, and the forensic examinations are of paramount importance in such cases. Despite this, the forensic profile of child homicides remains unexplored. Our objective was to provide an overview of the forensic aspects and investigational challenges in Swedish child homicide cases spanning from 1998 to 2017, with a specific focus on enhancing investigative methods
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Examining resilience among child protection professionals during COVID-19: A global comparison across 57 countries Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Carmit Katz, Ma'ayan Jacobson, Sidnei R. Priolo Filho, Deborah Goldfarb, Jenny Liu, Murilo R. Zibetti, Natalia Varela, Afnan Attrash Najjar, Annie Bérubé, Delphine Collin-Vézina, Kathryn Maguire-Jack, Nadia Massarweh, Akhtar Munir, Ashwini Tiwari, Christine Wekerle
The COVID-19 pandemic led to numerous challenges for child protection professionals (CPPs). However, limited research has investigated the interwoven concepts of coping, resilience, and mental distress among CPPs during COVID-19 on a global scale. This study aimed to explore CPPs' practice, resilience, and mental distress during COVID-19, the relationship between their resilience and mental distress
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Traumatic intracranial hemorrhage in pediatrics: Implications of factor XIII deficiency and consumptive coagulopathy in abusive head trauma evaluation Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Arianexys Aquino López, Clay T. Cohen, Amanda Small, Fong Wilson Lam, Angela N. Bachim
For infants that present with intracranial hemorrhage in the setting of suspected abusive head trauma (AHT), the standard recommendation is to perform an evaluation for a bleeding disorder. Factor XIII (FXIII) deficiency is a rare congenital bleeding disorder associated with intracranial hemorrhages in infancy, though testing for FXIII is not commonly included in the initial hemostatic evaluation.
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Mediational pathways exploring the link between adverse childhood experiences and physical health in a transgender population Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Chance R. Strenth, Margaret Smith, Leo Gonzalez, Abigail Grant, Bhaskar Thakur, Emily I. Levy Kamugisha
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) consist of instances of abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction occurring before adulthood. Prevalence rates of ACEs are higher among specific populations, including gender minorities. In addition to ACEs, transgender individuals (TG) face many personal, social, and structural factors that have the potential to negatively impact their physical health. This study
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Does it add up? Educational achievement mediates child maltreatment subtypes to allostatic load Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Michael Fitzgerald, Haley Hall
Childhood maltreatment (CM) has been linked to higher levels of allostatic load (AL) and educational achievement is a possible pathway and may differ across gender. It is also critical to determine if CM severity or specific subtypes of CM are more or less influential. This study examined educational achievement as a mediator linking cumulative and individual types of CM to AL and examined gender as
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Characteristics of child abuse fatalities: Insights from a statewide violent death reporting system Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Julie Robin Dean, Kim Kaczor, Doug Lorenz, Maryann Mason, Kirsten Simonton
Child maltreatment fatalities are a significant public health issue. Case level characteristics of abuse-related deaths can increase our understanding of maltreatment fatalities and inform region-specific prevention initiatives. Explore child abuse fatalities in the Illinois Violent Death Reporting System (IVDRS) for commonalities and distinctive features. A mixed methods study was conducted using
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Abusive head trauma: The body of the iceberg – A population-based survey on prevalence and perpetrators Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Oliver Berthold, Jörg M. Fegert, Elmar Brähler, Andreas Jud, Vera Clemens
Research on abusive head trauma (AHT) is usually research on clinically identified cases, while population-based studies, having the potential to identify cases of shaking that did not end with hospital admission, are missing to date. Thus, we aimed to assess the prevalence of AHT and associated risk factors in a representative sample of the German population. We conducted a cross-sectional, observational
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The continuation of non-physical abuse from childhood to adulthood in eating disorder patients: An interpretative phenomenological analysis Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Olga Theodoropoulou, Lynda Holyoak, Noreen Caswell, Kathryn Jane Gardner
The ED literature has focused on the physical forms of childhood abuse with respect to eating disorders, overlooking non-physical abuse even though eating disorder patients report the latter either as primary experiences or as a revival of their childhood experiences. Additionally, there is no literature exploring whether adult eating disorder patients who have experienced childhood non-physical abuse
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Predictors of non-offending caregiver support in cases of child sexual abuse Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-01-27 Hannah M. Johnson, Stephanie D. Block, Joseph E. Gonzales, Michaela G. Ramsey, Kristy L. Shockley, Linda M. Williams
In cases of child sexual abuse (CSA), a supportive non-offending caregiver (NOC) is important for the child's overall well-being and adjustment. NOC support is also predictive of CSA cases moving forward to prosecution. Limited research has studied CSA case factors in relation to NOC supportive behaviors across numerous support dimensions. We investigated what case details predicted four different
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Factors related to delayed disclosure among victims of child sexual abuse in Singapore Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-01-27 Pooja Hemanth, Lue Fang, Sophie Chong, Li Jen Tan
Delayed disclosure is a prevalent and serious issue among victims of child sexual abuse (CSA). Identifying the factors associated with delayed disclosure can identify the profile of children who are at risk of delaying disclosures and inform measures to facilitate timely disclosure. The current study represented a pioneering effort to investigate factors that are related to disclosure of CSA in Singapore
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Adverse childhood experiences and trajectories of multimorbidity in individuals aged over 50: Evidence from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Katherine Taylor, Panayotes Demakakos
Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) are important for chronic diseases yet their association with multimorbidity remains understudied. Few studies consider the complexity of multimorbidity or observe multimorbidity development over time. We investigated whether ACE were associated with multimorbidity at baseline and over a 12-year follow-up period. 5326 participants aged over 50 were obtained from
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Positive childhood experiences serve as protective factors for mental health in pandemic-era youth with adverse childhood experiences Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-01-25 Hasina Samji, David Long, Jillian Herring, Rachel Correia, Jacqueline Maloney
Background While adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) predict poorer mental health across the life course, positive childhood experiences (PCEs) predict better mental health. It is unclear whether PCEs protect against poor mental health outcomes and promote mental well-being in pandemic-era adolescents with ACEs. Methods We examined the individual and joint contributions of ACEs and PCEs to mental
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Impact of paternal psychiatric disorders on parents-baby separation after mother-baby unit care Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-01-25 Florence Gressier, Nine M.C. Glangeaud-Freudenthal, Aziz Essadek, Bruno Falissard, Emmanuelle Corruble, Anne-Laure Sutter-Dallay
Paternal mental health may have an impact on parenthood especially in case of maternal postpartum severe psychiatric illness. The aim of this study was to search for an association between paternal psychiatric disorder and parents-baby separation after a maternal joint hospitalization for a severe postpartum psychiatric episode. In an observational, naturalist and multicentric study, 787 fathers whose
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Conceptualisation of violence and discipline among students, teachers, and parents in Nyarugusu Refugee Camp, Tanzania Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Vivien Barongo, Zenais Kiwale, Elizabeth Shayo, Camilla Fabbri, Ellen Turner, Mtumwa Bakari, Godfrey Mubyazi, Katherine Rodrigues, Karen Devries
Little academic research has been conducted on how people conceptualise ‘violence’ and ‘discipline’, especially in humanitarian settings. This may limit the transferability of violence prevention interventions. This paper examines the understanding of violence and discipline concepts among students, teachers, and parents in the Nyarugusu Refugee Camp in Tanzania. A qualitative study was undertaken
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Racial and ethnic disparities in diagnostic imaging for child physical abuse Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Denise C. Abdoo, Henry T. Puls, Matt Hall, Daniel M. Lindberg, James Anderst, Joanne N. Wood, Kavita Parikh, Margaret Tashijan, Marion R. Sills
Racial bias may affect occult injury testing decisions for children with concern for abuse. To determine the association of race on occult injury testing decisions at children's hospitals. In this retrospective study, we measured disparities in: (1) the proportion of visits for which indicated diagnostic imaging studies for child abuse were obtained; (2) the proportion of positive tests. The Pediatric