Exploring nursing students' awareness about child abuse and neglect

IF 3.4 2区心理学 Q1 FAMILY STUDIES

Child Abuse & Neglect Pub Date : 2025-03-27 DOI:10.1016/j.chiabu.2025.107430

Mohammad M. Alnaeem , Mohammad A. Abu Sabra , Ayman M. Hamdan-Mansour

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Abstract

Background

Child abuse and neglect (CAN) remain pressing issues globally, particularly in countries like Jordan with socio-economic challenges. Enhancing nursing students' knowledge and attitudes toward CAN is critical in preparing future nurses to identify and address these cases effectively.

Objective

This study aimed to assess nursing students' knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding CAN, focusing on identifying gaps and unique psychosocial insights.

Method

A cross-sectional study was conducted to recruit a sample of 559 nursing students from a private university in the capital of Jordan.

Results

Students in the regular program (after secondary education) demonstrated significantly higher knowledge scores on CAN detection and reporting (M = 23.7, SD = 3.79) than bridging program students (M = 18.7, SD = 4.36; t = 1.88, p < 0.05). Attitude scores were comparable between groups, 48.7 % showing positive attitudes. Students identified children from low-income families, shy children, and academically slow children as most vulnerable to abuse. Two major themes emerged from qualitative responses: the psychosocial consequences of CAN and its long-term societal impacts.

Conclusion

The study uniquely highlights the nuanced perceptions of CAN among nursing students in a resource-limited context. Addressing identified knowledge gaps and emphasizing the importance of detecting and reporting abuse, particularly sexual abuse, can empower future nurses and society to better report and detect CAN.

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探讨护生对虐待和忽视儿童的意识

儿童虐待和忽视（CAN）仍然是全球紧迫的问题，特别是在约旦等面临社会经济挑战的国家。提高护理专业学生对CAN的知识和态度是培养未来护士有效识别和处理这些病例的关键。目的本研究旨在评估护生对CAN的知识、态度和认知，重点是识别差距和独特的心理社会见解。方法采用横断面研究方法，从约旦首都一所私立大学招收护理专业学生559名。结果普通班学生（中等教育后）在CAN检测和报告方面的知识得分（M = 23.7, SD = 3.79）显著高于衔接班学生(M = 18.7, SD = 4.36；T = 1.88, p <；0.05)。态度得分在两组间具有可比性，48.7%的人表现出积极态度。学生们认为来自低收入家庭的孩子、害羞的孩子和学习迟缓的孩子最容易受到虐待。定性反应中出现了两个主要主题：CAN的心理社会后果及其长期社会影响。结论该研究独特地突出了资源有限背景下护理专业学生对CAN的细微差别看法。解决已发现的知识差距并强调发现和报告虐待行为，特别是性虐待的重要性，可以使未来的护士和社会能够更好地报告和发现can。

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Child Abuse & Neglect Multiple-

CiteScore

7.40

自引率

10.40%

发文量

397

期刊介绍： Official Publication of the International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect. Child Abuse & Neglect The International Journal, provides an international, multidisciplinary forum on all aspects of child abuse and neglect, with special emphasis on prevention and treatment; the scope extends further to all those aspects of life which either favor or hinder child development. While contributions will primarily be from the fields of psychology, psychiatry, social work, medicine, nursing, law enforcement, legislature, education, and anthropology, the Journal encourages the concerned lay individual and child-oriented advocate organizations to contribute.