Child Abuse in Kuwait: Problems in Management

Child abuse in Kuwait: problems in management.

OBJECTIVES To explore the extent of child abuse in Kuwait and examine the difficulties associated with its management. SUBJECTS AND METHODS A retrospective analysis of the 60,640 medical records of children admitted to Al-Amiri and Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospitals, Kuwait, between 1991 and 1998 was done. RESULTS Of the 60,640 records, 16 children showed evidence of abuse. Of these, the perpetrat...

Management of Child Abuse in Singapore

Child abuse and neglect happens across all social, economic and cultural groups. All of us including government, community and public need to play a part in ensuring that children are protected from harm. Suspected child abuse cases are reported to the Child Protection Service or the Police. Inquiry to confirm the report is indeed child abuse and the level of protection required will be activat...

Principles of management in child abuse cases.

Child abuse: approach and management.

Child abuse is a common diagnosis in the United States and should be considered any time neglect or emotional, physical, or sexual abuse is a possibility. Although home visitation programs have been effective in preventing child maltreatment, much of the approach to and management of child abuse is directed by expert opinion or legal mandate. Any suspicion of abuse must be reported to Child Pro...

Management of child sexual abuse in Edinburgh, 1982-1988.