A profile of abuse.

Taitz, L S; King, John D.

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“…For example, abuse and neglect in childhood increase the incidence of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases (Batten et al, 2004; Goodwin and Stein, 2004), and schizophrenia (Read et al, 2005). Child abuse and neglect are also associated with poor growth of the child (Taitz and King, 1988). Furthermore, pituitary functions are impaired in children with maternal deprivation syndrome (Krieger and Mellinger, 1971).…”

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Maternal stress affects postnatal growth and the pituitary expression of prolactin in mouse offspring

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Maternal stress exerts long-lasting psychiatric and somatic on offspring, which persist into adulthood. However, the effect of maternal stress on the postnatal growth of pups has not been widely reported. In this study, we found that maternal immobilization stress (IS) during lactation resulted in low body weight of male mouse offspring, which persisted after weaning. Despite free access to chow, IS induced maternal malnutrition and decreased the serum insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) levels in the mothers and in the pups. mRNA expression analysis of anterior pituitary hormones in the pups revealed that growth hormone (GH) and prolactin (PRL), but no other hormones, were decreased by IS. Expression of the pituitary transcription factor PIT1 and isoforms of PITX2, which are essential for the development and function of GH-producing somatotropes and PRL-producing lactotropes, was decreased, whereas that of PROP1, which is critical for the earlier stages of pituitary development, was unchanged. Immunohistochemistry also showed a decrease in pituitary PRL protein expression. These results suggest that stress in a postpartum mother has persistent effects on the body weight of the offspring. Reduced PRL expression in the offspring's pituitary gland may play a role in these effects.

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“…Although foster care was the usual factor associated with catch-up, the occasional child did show significant change at home (case lo), usually due to the removal of an abusing member of the household (case 3 ) , though in the author's experience this is not accompanied by improvement in other developmental and behavioural parameters (14). In four children, the improvement in height and weight occurred after separation or divorce of the parents, further illustration of the importance of psychological factors in impaired growth.…”

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“…The study population consists of 760 abused children referred to one paediatrician (LST). The mode of referral and details of diagnosis are described elsewhere (14). The growth charts of all the children were scrutinized for evidence of growth impairment.…”

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Growth Patterns in Child Abuse

Taitz

King

1988

Acta Paediatrica

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This study reports clinical details and statistical analysis of linear and body mass growth retardation in a cohort of 260 abused children. Seventy‐one children (26%) showed impairment of growth for weight or height; 21 out of 92 children who spent time in foster homes showed catch‐up growth whereas only 5 out of 168 never separated from their parents demonstrated improvement in height or weight centiles. Out of 11 children placed in fostercare who were more than 2 SD below the mean for height, 10 demonstrated significant catch‐up whereas only 4 out of 28 children who remained in their natural homes did so. Catch‐up growth among children who remained at home was generally less than that which occurred in foster homes. In 17 cases diagnosis of growth impairment preceded nonaccidental injury. Growth of growth‐retarded children in natural homes was poor. Because of the relationship between poor growth and other parameters of development, children who show catch‐up growth in foster homes should probably not be‘rehabilitated’with their natural parents. Key words: Growth impairment, abuse, non‐accidental injury.

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Interagency practice in children with non-organic failure to thrive: is there a gap between health and social care?

Taylor

Daniel

1999

Child Abuse Rev.

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Failure to thrive is a child protection issue that crosses the boundaries between many professional groups. It is a condition that places children at risk of negative developmental, social, physical and emotional consequences, but it has complex causal roots. Although there are known to be links between neglect, emotional abuse and failure to thrive, health and social care providers have differing responses and interventions with children who are failing to thrive. An examination of recent Scottish statistics supports the argument that there may be a gap between health and social care that some children may be falling through. Evidence from the literature regarding interagency roles and responsibilities is ambiguous, and the different, albeit overlapping, professional constructions of failure to thrive may result in a gap in care for some vulnerable children. It is only by beginning to understand the crucial links between different professions that we can contribute towards effective interagency child protection policy and practice. Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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A profile of abuse.

Cited by 11 publications

References 19 publications

Maternal stress affects postnatal growth and the pituitary expression of prolactin in mouse offspring

Maternal stress affects postnatal growth and the pituitary expression of prolactin in mouse offspring

Growth Patterns in Child Abuse

Interagency practice in children with non-organic failure to thrive: is there a gap between health and social care?

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