加强阿曼儿童保护制度：来自定性深度访谈的专业观点

IF 3.4 2区心理学 Q1 FAMILY STUDIES

Child Abuse & Neglect Pub Date : 2025-07-07 DOI:10.1016/j.chiabu.2025.107590

Zeinab Al Azri , Basma Mohammed Al Yazeedi , Omar Al Zaabi , Roxanne Vandermause , Maryam Al Nahawi , Omar Al Omari

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摘要

在阿曼，通过建立儿童保护委员会和实施2014年《儿童法》等法律框架，儿童保护制度取得了重大进展。然而，诸如资源有限、专业培训不足和根深蒂固的文化因素等挑战继续阻碍其有效性。尽管有了这些发展，但在非西方儿童保护系统的研究方面仍存在显著差距，这使得本研究特别相关。目的探讨参与儿童保护系统的专业人士的观点，以确定需要改进的关键领域。方法采用定性描述设计，有目的抽样，招募12名儿科医生、社会工作者和其他儿童保护专业人员。数据收集于2024年3月至6月。采用专题分析。分析得出三个主要主题：第一，加强资源和扩大可及性强调需要加强人力资源，改善住房设施，并确保各地区的公平可及性。第二，加强初级预防侧重于解决预防意识规划方面的差距，并增加社区和卫生系统的参与。最后，《加强案例管理实践》强调了完善治理、实施以家庭为中心的服务以及建立全面康复工作以支持儿童保护的重要性。结论本研究结果为改善阿曼儿童保护制度提供了利益相关者和决策者指导。一项关键建议是加强资源分配，这是加强整个系统的一个基本步骤。此外，应将资源用于多级儿童保护工作，包括初级预防倡议和对遭受虐待儿童的有效个案管理。

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Enhancing Oman's child protection system: Professional perspectives from qualitative in-depth interviews

Background

In Oman, the child protection system has advanced significantly through the establishment of child protection committees and the implementation of legal frameworks such as the Child Law of 2014. However, challenges such as limited resources, inadequate specialized training, and deeply rooted cultural factors continue to hinder its effectiveness. Despite these developments, there remains a notable gap in research focusing on non-Western child protection systems, making this study particularly relevant.

Objective

This study explores the perspectives of professionals involved in the child protection system to identify key areas for improvement.

Methods

A qualitative descriptive design was used with purposive sampling to recruit 12 participants, including pediatricians, caseworkers, and other child protection professionals. Data was collected between March and June 2024. Thematic analysis was utilized.

Results

Three main themes emerged from the analysis: First, Strengthening Resources and Expanding Access emphasized the need to strengthen human resources, improve shelter facilities, and ensure equitable access across regions. Second, Strengthening Primary Prevention focused on addressing gaps in prevention-awareness programs and increasing community and health system engagement. Finally, Enhancing Case Management Practices highlighted the importance of refining governance, implementing family-centered services, and establishing comprehensive rehabilitation efforts to support child protection.

Conclusion

The results of this study offer stakeholders and policymakers guidance for improving the child protection system in Oman. A key recommendation is to strengthen resource allocation, which serves as a fundamental step toward enhancing the overall system. Additionally, resources should be directed toward multiple levels of child protection efforts, including primary prevention initiatives and effective case management for children who have experienced abuse.

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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.