Violence as a Health Problem.

Journal: Anales de pediatria

Volume: 100

Issue: 3

Year of Publication: 2024

Affiliated Institutions:  Servicio de Pediatría y Enfermedades Infecciosas, Hospital Universitario Infantil La Paz, Madrid, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biomédica Hospital La Paz (IdiPAZ). Instituto de Investigación Biomédica Hospital La Paz (IdiPAZ); Unidad de Pediatría Social, Servicio de Pediatría y Enfermedades Infecciosas, Hospital Universitario Infantil La Paz, Madrid, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red en Enfermedades Infecciosas (CIBERINFEC); Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM). Servicio de Pediatría, Hospital Universitario de Basurto, Bilbao, Spain. Pediatría de Atención Primaria, Centro de Salud Mejorada del Campo, Mejorada del Campo, Madrid, Spain. Unidad de Urgencias Pediátricas, Servicio de Pediatría, Hospital Universitario Infantil La Paz, Madrid, Spain. Unidad de Gestión Clínica (UGC) Pediatría Área Jaén Norte, Hospital Universitario de San Agustín, Jaén, Spain. Coordinadora Equipo EMMA (Equipo de Atención a las Violencias hacia la Infancia y la Adolescencia), Departamento de Pediatría, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain. Consulta de Pediatría Social, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain. Electronic address: pediatriasocial.hufa@salud.madrid.org.

Abstract summary 

Violence is a public health problem, and when it affects childhood, it can cause illness throughout the individual's life. Apart from being able to cause damage in the physical, mental and social spheres, it represents a violation of the rights of the affected children, and a high consumption of resources, both economic and social. A multitude of investigations have improved attention to this violence. However, these advances are not consistent with the practical management of victims, both in Primary and Hospital Care. There is a significant area of improvement for paediatric care. Through this article, different professionals from all established paediatric health care facilities develop general lines of knowledge and action regarding violence against children. An overview is taken of the legislation related to childhood, the different types of abuse that exist, their effects, management and prevention. It concludes with an epilogue, through which we aim to move sensibilities. In summary, this work aims to promote the training and awareness of all professionals specialized in children's health, so that they pursue the goal of achieving their patients' greatest potential in life, and in this way, to help create a healthier society, with less disease, and more justice.

Authors & Co-authors:  Bravo-Queipo-de-Llano Sainz Díez Sáez Barrios Miras Bueno Barriocanal Cózar Olmo Fabregas Martori Gancedo Baranda

Study Outcome 

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Authors :  8
Identifiers
Doi : 10.1016/j.anpede.2024.02.010
SSN : 2341-2879
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Humans
Other Terms
Adverse experiences in childhood;Child abuse;Experiencias adversas en la infancia;Maltrato infantil;Violence;Violencia
Study Design
Study Approach
Country of Study
Publication Country
Spain