The prevalences, changes, and related factors of child maltreatment during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been extensive and drastic during the twenty-first century. The increasing phenomenon of child maltreatment during the pandemic is a significant public health concern.

Objective

This study is the first systematic review to analyze and summarize the prevalence rates, risk factors, and protective factors related to child maltreatment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

Four electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase) were systematically searched. Some potential studies were also identified from the reference lists of previously included articles. The quality of the included studies was assessed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Quality Assessment Tool and Critical Appraisal Skills Program (C

SUBMITTER: Huang N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9755012 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature