Review article

SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN: DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATION AND FACTORS AFFECTING THE DISCLOSURE

Vesna Čorić ; Poliklinika za zaštitu djece grada Zagreba, Argentinska 2, Zagreb
Gordana Buljan Flander ; Poliklinika za zaštitu djece grada Zagreba, Argentinska 2, Zagreb
Domagoj Štimac ; Poliklinika za zaštitu djece grada Zagreba, Argentinska 2, Zagreb

Abstract

Sexual abuse of children is a widespread social and public health problem. Most cases of sexual abuse of children are not reported, mainly due to fear and/or insufficient knowledge about the problem. The primary responsibility of a paediatrician is child protection. Adequate multidisciplinary examination of the child may be crucial in preventing consequences for the child, the family and the society as a whole. Numerous factors affect the disclosure of sexual abuse of children.

Keywords

Descriptors: CHILD ABUSE, SEXUAL – diagnosis, psychology; DISCLOSURE

Hrčak ID:

35053

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/35053

Publication date:

9.3.2009.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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