Social determinants of child abuse: Evidence from seven countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Child abuse is a dominant public health concern that permeates race, varied social contexts and culture. Child abuse comprises any act of omission or commission perpetrated by a child's parent, caregiver, or other adult leading to harm, potential for, or any threat of harm to a child (below age 18), either intentional or unintentional. This subject has usually been explored by focusing on men. This study investigated the prevalence and social correlates of child abuse across seven countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

Methods and materials

Data was obtained from Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) conducted in seven countries in sub-Saharan Africa between 2013 and 2020. The outcome variable employed for this study was acts of child abuse (including shouting, striking,

SUBMITTER: Dickson KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11253956 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature