The Incidence of Child Maltreatment Resulting in Hospitalizations for Children Under Age 3 Years.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the incidence of child maltreatment-related hospitalizations for children under 3 years for the population of Washington State.

Study design

A population-based study using retrospective linked administrative data for all children born in Washington State from 2000 through 2013 (n = 1 191 802). The dataset was composed of linked birth and hospitalization records for the entire state. Child maltreatment-related hospitalizations were identified using diagnostic codes, both specifically attributed to and suggestive of maltreatment. Incidence were calculated for the population, by birth year, by sex, and by maltreatment subtype.

Results

A total of 3885 hospitalizations related to child maltreatment were identified for an incidence of 10.87 per 10 000 pe

SUBMITTER: Rebbe R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7752851 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature