The Prevention and Protect of Child Abuse — A Literature Review

Résumé

Introduction: This review paper aims to discuss and encompasses, the most comprehensive studies of the prevalence of child abuse and neglect, and critically appraise their methodologies. Methods & Materials: We performed a brief literature search on the prevention & protect of child abuse and neglect using “Medical Subject Heading” terms, child abuse and neglect, short term and long-term consequences, stress responses, gene polymorphism, child right, national policy for child, Child laws & implement. We searched local databases to identify nationwide studies of the prevalence of child abuse. Also, we screened websites and local guidelines. Results: Prevention of child abuse and neglect is a complex problem that can be solved only if many societal systems and the people within them cooperate to play positive roles. As with all complex societal problems, child abuse and neglect has no single cause; therefore, tackling the problem strategically at multiple levels is the only way to make a substantial impact on the problem. Conclusions: Strong evidence amplitude that child abuse and neglect is a public health problem both in terms of its significant consequences on childhood development and well-being, and its effects on long-term productivity. Significant progress has been made in understanding child abuse and neglect; documenting its devastating and long-term effects on both its victims and society; and developing, testing and replicating evidence-based treatment and strategies besides prevention.