Domestic violence's impact on maternal-child relationship and child behavior: a nursing study from Egypt.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Domestic violence is a global public health concern that negatively affects maternal mental health, parent-child relationships, and child behavioral outcomes. Attachment theory suggests that disruptions in maternal sensitivity and caregiving due to violence can compromise children's emotional security and development.

Aim

To evaluate the impact of domestic violence on maternal-child relationship quality and child behavior among pre-school and school-aged children in Egypt.

Design

Descriptive correlational study.

Setting

Maternal and Child Health Center, Assiut, Egypt.

Participants

A convenience sample of 100 mothers with children aged 3-12 years.

Methods

Data collection involved a Personal Data Questionnaire, the Severity of Violence Ag

SUBMITTER: Alaswad NK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12821966 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature