The prevalence and nature of multi-type child maltreatment in Australia.

Abstract

To determine the prevalence in Australia of multi-type child maltreatment, defined as two or more maltreatment types (physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, or exposure to domestic violence) and to examine its nature, family risk factors, and gender and age cohort differences.

Authors Higgins, DJ; Mathews, B; Pacella, R; Scott, JG; Finkelhor, D; Meinck, F; Erskine, HE; Thomas, HJ; Lawrence, DM; Haslam, DM; Malacova, E; Dunne, MP
Journal Medical Journal of Australia
Pages S19-S25
Volume 218 Suppl 6
Date 3/04/2023
Grant ID Australian Government; APP1158750 | National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Body
URL http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=10.5694/mja2.51868