Child abuse & neglect
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Child abuse & neglect · Dec 2002
Comparative StudyGenital examinations for alleged sexual abuse of prepubertal girls: findings by pediatric emergency medicine physicians compared with child abuse trained physicians.
This study compares abnormal genital examination findings made by pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) physicians to examinations by physicians with training in child sexual abuse in the evaluation of prepubertal girls for suspected sexual abuse. ⋯ There was poor agreement between the pediatric emergency medicine physicians and the physicians with training in child sexual abuse. This study suggests that emergency medicine physicians should consider additional training in this area. In addition, all children with abnormal ED examinations should have follow-up examinations by a child abuse trained physician.
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Child abuse & neglect · Dec 2002
Relationships between childhood abuse and neglect experience and HIV risk behaviors among methadone treatment drop-outs.
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between childhood abuse/neglect experiences (sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, and child neglect) and adult life functioning among Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program (MMTP) drop-outs. ⋯ The findings support a need for drug treatment programs that include specialized therapies for those who suffered childhood abuse and neglect experiences.