Prevalence of suspected child abuse in children with constipation: a case-control study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A possible association between child abuse and neglect (CAN) and functional constipation (FC) has been described in adults, however, limited data are available in children. Our objective was to determine the prevalence of suspected CAN in children with FC as compared with their healthy peers.

Methods

A case-control study was carried out in children aged 3-10 years. Children with FC were recruited at a tertiary outpatient clinic, and healthy controls were recruited at schools. Parents were asked to fill out questionnaires about the history and behaviour of their child, children were inquired using a semistructured interview about experienced traumatic events and sexual knowledge. The interview was scored by two independent observers. The prevalence of suspected CAN

SUBMITTER: Vriesman MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8852724 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature