Burden, consequences and associate factors of childhood maltreatment in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Child maltreatment is any type of abuse or child negligence which results the concrete or prospective hurt for those under age of eighteen. It is a global issue which severely endangered children's physical, emotional, behavioral, developmental and mental well-being for immediate and later in life. Although, its magnitude and devastating burden are difficult to comprehend, much remains to be done to know its prevalence and comprehensive impact. This meta-analysis and comprehensive review will provide important light on the burden, consequences, and contributing factors for child maltreatment.

Methods

This meta-analysis and comprehensive review was coded at Prospero number of CRD42024503799. Universal online databanks including PubMed, Cochrane, Google, Google Sc

SUBMITTER: Kefale D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11408842 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature