Childhood Trauma and Exposure to Violence Interventions: The Need for Effective and Feasible Evidence-Based Interventions.

Journal: Children (Basel, Switzerland)

Volume: 10

Issue: 11

Year of Publication: 

Affiliated Institutions:  Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Venda, Thohoyandou , South Africa. Public Health, Faculty of Health Care Sciences, University of Venda, Thohoyandou , South Africa.

Abstract summary 

Several crimes in South Africa cause physical, economic, and mental problems. Xenophobic attacks, mob justice, and other violent conduct directly traumatise children. Service delivery riots and physical and sexual abuse are examples. This evaluation evaluates childhood trauma and exposure to violence interventions. The review describes the therapeutic methods for traumatised children exposed to violence, the healthcare professionals administering them, and the strategies used to tailor the interventions. The researcher systematically searched PsycINFO, Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct, and EBSCOhost. Literature from 2011 to 31 July 2023 was searched, and 19 papers were chosen for further review after the systematic search. The authors conducted an eligibility evaluation according to PRISMA guidelines. A thorough review of article texts identified 19 papers that met eligibility standards. Only nineteen studies have validated trauma and violence therapies for children. An effective multi-phased intervention that is feasible and adaptable to varied socioeconomic backgrounds is needed. Further studies on the mental health benefits of brief trauma intervention treatment are needed.

Authors & Co-authors:  Tsheole Petunia P Makhado Lufuno L Maphula Angelina A

Study Outcome 

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Statistics
Citations :  WHO . Violence against Children. WHO; Geneva, Switzerland: 2022.
Authors :  3
Identifiers
Doi : 1760
SSN : 2227-9067
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Other Terms
PRISMA guidelines;child trauma;exposure to violence;interventions
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Systemic Review
Country of Study
South Africa
Publication Country
Switzerland