• Scand J Prim Health Care · Sep 2022

    The use of BCAP in Finland: toward correct classification rate.

    • Paavilainen Eija, Ellonen Noora, and Mielityinen Laura.
    • Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland.
    • Scand J Prim Health Care. 2022 Sep 1; 40 (3): 339341339-341.

    ObjectiveFurther validation of Brief Child Abuse Potential (BCAP) inventory, for setting the correct classification rate.MethodsData collection from potential abusers (n = 47), visiting in the hospital clinic meant for parents having special needs due to problems with alcohol and drugs connected to other evidence-based risk factors of child abuse. The risk level was compared between these 47 parents and previously collected data from 450 parents, representing general population.ResultsThere were no differences between likely abusers and the general population. Among both groups, 6% had elevated abuse risk and there were no differences in appearance of dimensions including in the abuse scale.ConclusionsAssuming child abuse based on known risk factors is not enough, when setting the correct classification rate. We need more accurate knowledge about the abuse, and the family life situation in general. However, assessing risk factors of child maltreatment systematically with the BCAP, can still serve as a fruitful basis of assessing parents' needs and worries as the basis for providing support what they need.

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