Design of a prospective study on mental health and quality of life of maltreated children (ages 5-16) after a report to an advice and reporting center on child abuse and neglect
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2013
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BMC Public Health
Abstract
Child maltreatment is recognized as a widespread problem with huge implications for mental
health and quality of life. Studies have repeatedly shown that victims of child maltreatment
report significantly more adverse life outcomes than non-victims. The main objective of the
study is (1) to examine the mental health and quality of life of maltreated children over a 1.5
year period beginning shortly after a report has been filed with an Advies- en Meldpunt
Kindermishandeling (AMK) (advice and reporting center on child abuse and neglect).
Secondary objectives are: (2) to examine how relevant determinants influence the mental
health and quality of life of maltreated children, and (3) to examine differences in mental
health and quality of life outcomes when comparing families of Dutch origin with families
originating from Morocco and Suriname.
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International Resources, Netherlands, adverse affects, mental health outcomes