Child abuse and the role of a dentist in its identification, prevention and protection: A literature review

Singh, Vishwendra; Lehl, Gurvanit

doi:10.4103/1735-3327.284735

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“…Physical child abuse is one type of CAN that results from the intentional use of physical force against the child and harms his health and survival. [11][12] Child protection can be done caregivers collaborating with anyone in direct contact with children, such as health care providers (Pediatricians and dentists), teachers, and caregivers, by reporting any doubted cases to authorities. Dentists can especially do this role as they may be the first to remark signs of violence in children, where the areas they routinely examine are frequently affected.…”

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Knowledge, Personal views and Experiences of a Group of Dental Interns Toward Physical Child Abuse: A Cross-Sectional Study

Farag

Gwad

Mahmoud

2022

Advanced Dental Journal

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Aim: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, personal views, and experiences of a group of dental interns toward Physical Child Abuse. Subjects and Methods:A cross-sectional study with convenient sampling was conducted on dental interns practicing in the Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Cairo University from March to August 2018 using an anonymous, self-administered structured questionnaire. Three hundred questionnaires were distributed each month at the end of the training period, and 238 questionnaires were subjected to statistical analysis to assess Knowledge, personal views, and experiences regarding physical child abuse. Collected data were tabulated and statistically analyzed. Results: The response rate was 79.3% (n=238/300) including 83.6% Egyptians, and 85.7% had no training in dealing with child abuse cases. The participants in the study showed moderate knowledge about the signs and symptoms of physical child abuse. Participants' personal views towards detecting and reporting cases were generally positive, 50.4% of the participants had suspected a case of child abuse before, and only 3% of them reported the cases. Conclusions: Dental interns have moderate knowledge about physical child abuse and positive attitudes towards their role in detecting and reporting these cases.

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“…So, their knowledge, personal views, and experience regarding PCA are essential. [12][13] Self-administered questionnaires are the best method to investigate dental interns knowledge, personal views, and experiences towards PCA. [14][15][16] The current study included 238 dental interns.…”

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Knowledge, Personal views and Experiences of a Group of Dental Interns Toward Physical Child Abuse: A Cross-Sectional Study

Farag

Gwad

Mahmoud

2022

Advanced Dental Journal

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“…Not only that but it has been noted that, in order to conceal suspicion, perpetrators frequently switch hospitals and clinicians; yet they return to the same dentist. It is critical to report child abuse in order to protect these children from further abuse (20).…”

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Dental Neglect and Its Connection to Recognize Child Abuse

Aljohani¹,

Alsharif²,

AlGhamdi³

et al. 2022

JOHS

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Child abuse refers to all forms of emotional and physical abuse, sexual abuse, negligence, and exploitation that cause or threaten harm to child's health, development, or dignity while dental neglect is defined as failure of parents or guardians to access or follow the oral treatment required for adequate functioning and relief from pain. Dentists are very critical in recognition of child abuse due to presence of most of the abusive injuries in the oral and craniofacial region also the compromised oral health of children is a sign of neglect. However, the reporting rate of dentists for child abuse and neglect is quite low due to their various concerns in practice. The aim of this research is to review the available information about dental neglect and its connection to child abuse. The dental profession has widely accepted its role in diagnosing and resolving aspects of child abuse in the last two decades. However, there is a written but underdeveloped link between poor dental health and child abuse also there is a gap between dentist perceptions of child abuse and self-esteem and their ability to detect and disclose concerns about child protection. In order to protect children and their families from the vicious cycle of violence in today's time, dentists must evaluate, record, and report the suspected cases also awareness campaigns and seminars for general public regarding child abuse and dental neglect are needed. Specialized training programs for reporting child abuse and dental neglect for dentists should be held regularly to promote better protection for children.

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“…Dentists must be prepared to take immediate remedial action on behalf of the victim [1,17] . A report of child abuse should contain the following information-the names and home address of the child and the child's parents or caregivers who are believed to be responsible for the child's care, the age of the child, the nature and extent of the child's injuries, including evidence of any previous injuries [1,18] . The identity of the individuals responsible for the abuse or neglect to the child, if known should be reported as well.…”

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Child abuse: A concealed sin prevailing in the society

Singh¹,

Chandra²,

Sinha³

et al. 2021

Int. J. Appl. Dent. Sci.

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Child abuse is a globally prevalent phenomenon. The child may face abuse which can be physical, emotional, sexual or in the form of neglect. It is the violation of the basic human rights of a child. Root cause of abuse can be family problems, social, psychological or economic causes. It can lead to serious physical and psychological consequences which adversely affect not only the health but also the mind and soul of a child, scarring him or her for lifetime. Children form the vulnerable section of the society in the time of pandemics. With the current COVID situation at hand they are at a higher danger of being maltreated. It is important for us to realize that as dentists we have an indispensable role, duty and obligation to assist in the struggle against child abuse by identifying and reporting it so that it can be curbed from our society.

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Child abuse and the role of a dentist in its identification, prevention and protection: A literature review

Cited by 19 publications

References 16 publications

Knowledge, Personal views and Experiences of a Group of Dental Interns Toward Physical Child Abuse: A Cross-Sectional Study

Knowledge, Personal views and Experiences of a Group of Dental Interns Toward Physical Child Abuse: A Cross-Sectional Study

Dental Neglect and Its Connection to Recognize Child Abuse

Child abuse: A concealed sin prevailing in the society

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