Physical violence against children in Espírito Santo, Brazil: prevalence and associated factors
J. pediatr. (Rio J.)
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99(2): 147-153, Mar.-Apr. 2023. tab
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Objective:
To verify the prevalence of reported cases and the factors associated with physical violence against the child.Methods:
Cross-sectional study with data from reported cases of physical violence against children from 2011 to 2018 in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The characteristics of the victim, author and aggression were studied, and the associations were analyzed using Poisson regression.Results:
In the period, were notified of 3,127 cases of violence against children. The frequency of physical violence was 23.6% (CI95% 22.2-25.2), more prevalent in males; for the age group of 6 to 9 years; in rural areas; among aggressors over 20 years of age; outside the residence, and night/dawn shift.Conclusions:
Physical violence affects an expressive number of children, mainly committed by adult individuals, probably being the result of an asymmetric relationship of power. Thus, it is important to highlight the need for child protection actions together with cultural and structural changes in our society.
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Índice:
LILACS (Américas)
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
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Estudio de prevalencia
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Factores de riesgo
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
J. pediatr. (Rio J.)
Asunto de la revista:
Pediatría
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Federal University of Espírito Santo/BR
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Federal University of Western Bahia/BR
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