Journal article

Publication year: 2010

Pages: 231-23+

Journal: Deutsches Ärzteblatt International

Volume number: 107

Issue number: 13

ISSN: 1866-0452

Open access status: Green

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.3238/arztebl.2010.0231

Publisher: Deutscher Ärzte-Verlag

Abstract: 

Background: The findings of studies on the frequency of violence against children imply that many cases go undetected.

Methods: Selective literature review based on a search of different databases for publications on all types of violence against children, except sexual abuse.

Results: The physical abuse of children can involve blunt trauma, thermal injury, and the so-called shaking trauma syndrome (STS). Physical and psychological child neglect have very serious long-term effects. It can be difficult to draw a clear distinction of child abuse and neglect on the one hand, and acceptable behavior on the other, because of the varying social acceptance of certain child-raising practices. Munchhausen's syndrome by proxy (MSbP) is a rare, special type of child abuse.

Conclusion: At the beginning of the 21(st) century, well-established normative structures are in place to protect children against abuse and neglect, and the available help from social organizations can also have a preventive effect. Further improvements will depend on interdisciplinary coordination and better training of specialists in all of the involved disciplines.

Harvard Citation style: Jacobi, G., Dettmeyer, R., Banaschak, S., Brosig, B. and Herrmann, B. (2010) Child Abuse and Neglect: Diagnosis and Management, Deutsches Ärzteblatt International, 107(13), pp. 231-23+. https://doi.org/10.3238/arztebl.2010.0231

APA Citation style: Jacobi, G., Dettmeyer, R., Banaschak, S., Brosig, B., & Herrmann, B. (2010). Child Abuse and Neglect: Diagnosis and Management. Deutsches Ärzteblatt International. 107(13), 231-23+. https://doi.org/10.3238/arztebl.2010.0231