Physical abuse re-reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic: The kids are not okay

CONCLUSIONS: Males experienced higher rates of re-reported PA and were younger at the time of re-report. Changes to presentation during the pandemic suggest an increase in PA among older children. Future research should further explore differences in sex/race, while current prevention efforts should focus on children receiving behavioral health care.PMID:37573798 | DOI:10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106393

Source: Child Abuse and Neglect - August 13, 2023 Category: Child Development Authors: Becca Fredin Megan M Letson Steven W Rust Kristin Garton Crichton Source Type: research