Attitudes of Nursing Students About Reporting Child Abuse in Izmir, Türkiye: Descriptive Study

IF 0.9 4区社会学 Q3 FAMILY STUDIES

Child Abuse Review Pub Date : 2025-04-02 DOI:10.1002/car.70021

Dilek Zengin, Aycin Ezgi Onel, Hatice Bal Yılmaz

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Abstract

Abuse and neglect is a problem that has medical, legal and social dimensions; leaves permanent scars in the life of the child/young person; and causes serious injuries, disabilities and even mortality. The aim of this cross-sectional and descriptive study was to determine the attitudes of nursing students in the baccalaureate program towards reporting child abuse. The study was conducted with a sample of 546 students. Data were collected via the ‘Individual Identification Form’ and the ‘Healthcare Provider Attitudes Towards Child Maltreatment Reporting Scale’ administered during the fall semester. It was found that nursing students had high scores on the Healthcare Provider Attitudes Towards Child Maltreatment Reporting Scale, especially female students who had higher scores. In addition, it was found that as the years of study increased, students showed a more positive attitude towards reporting child abuse and neglect. It was determined that there was a statistically significant difference between being pleased with choosing the nursing profession and reporting child abuse and that students who were pleased to choose the nursing profession had better awareness of child abuse. Nursing students have an important responsibility for early diagnosis of abuse as they are likely to encounter child abuse situations during clinical practice. This study shows that the participants have a high level of positive attitude towards reporting child abuse, but their concerns about reporting are at an average level.

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Child Abuse Review Multiple-

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期刊介绍： Child Abuse Review provides a forum for all professionals working in the field of child protection, giving them access to the latest research findings, practice developments, training initiatives and policy issues. The Journal"s remit includes all forms of maltreatment, whether they occur inside or outside the family environment. Papers are written in a style appropriate for a multidisciplinary audience and those from outside Britain are welcomed. The Journal maintains a practice orientated focus and authors of research papers are encouraged to examine and discuss implications for practitioners.