心理健康障碍是学童遭受家庭暴力的危险因素

IF 1 Q4 PSYCHIATRY
V. Adeyele, Veronica Ibitola Makinde
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目的家庭暴力是一个普遍的社会问题,其对儿童心理健康的影响是一个全球性的健康困境。尽管家庭暴力对女性心理健康的影响已经得到了很好的研究,但儿童的心理健康障碍,如注意力缺陷多动障碍(ADHD)、行为障碍(CD)、对立违抗障碍(ODD)、一般焦虑障碍(GAD)、分离焦虑障碍(AD)和情绪障碍(MD),却很少被研究。因此,本研究的目的是调查暴露于家庭暴力对儿童心理健康的影响。设计/方法/方法为了研究家庭暴力与儿童心理健康之间的相关性,在尼日利亚埃基提州公立小学的一项调查中,作者采用简单的随机技术雇佣了664名学生。多维家庭暴力量表评估了参与者遭受家庭暴力的情况。儿童和青少年心理健康普查问卷用于调查受访者的心理健康状况。调查结果显示,儿童中家庭暴力的发生率很高。研究还表明,家庭暴力与小学生的心理健康之间存在着显著的相关性。患有家庭暴力的儿童患多动症、ODD、AD、GAD和MD的比率显著增加,这些都是心理健康障碍的表现形式。研究局限性/影响鉴于这一影响全球儿童福祉的社会问题令人不快,必须采取干预和预防措施,帮助受害者、肇事者、家长、教师、学校和其他利益攸关方。将咨询服务纳入小学课程将有助于受害者和处于危险中的人培养自信心,使他们能够举报违法者。尽管咨询师不会进行诊断,但早期发现受害者将有助于早期干预,咨询师可以使用不同的技术和方法帮助这些受害者解决可能导致心理健康障碍的各种形式的认知扭曲。咨询服务可以帮助为受害者或“处境危险的儿童”提供转介机会,为家庭暴力受害者提供康复和后续服务。实际影响政府组织还应重新引入保健服务,在那里,小学将有临床心理学家提供心理服务,以满足受害者的需求。原创性/价值总之,这项研究提供了证据,证明目睹家庭暴力的儿童面临着患心理健康障碍的重大风险。研究结果强调了家庭暴力对儿童心理健康的潜在危害。在这些儿童中常见的心理健康状况包括多动症、CD、ODD、GAD、AD和MD。它建议为在学校和社区目睹家庭暴力的儿童制定早期干预计划,并制定及时发现和解决心理健康问题的计划。
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Mental health disorder as a risk factor for domestic violence experienced by school children
Purpose Domestic violence is a universal social concern, and its implication on children’s mental health is a global health predicament. Although the aftereffect of domestic violence on the mental health of women is well researched, mental health disorders of children in terms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), conduct disorder (CD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), general anxiety disorder (GAD), separation anxiety disorder (AD) and mood disorder (MD) on account of domestic violence is rarely investigated. Hence, the purpose of the study is to investigate the impact of exposure to domestic violence on children’s mental health. Design/methodology/approach To examine the correlation between domestic violence and mental health among children, in a survey of public primary schools in Ekiti State, Nigeria, the authors employed 664 pupils with simple random techniques. The Multidimensional Domestic Violence Scale assessed the participants’ exposure to domestic violence. The Child & Youth Mental Health General Screening Questionnaire was used to examine respondents’ mental health. Findings The results revealed a high incidence of domestic violence among children. It also showed a substantial correlation between domestic violence and the mental health of primary school pupils. Children living with domestic violence experience significantly increased rates of ADHD, ODD, AD, GAD and MD as forms of mental health disorders. Research limitations/implications Given the unpleasantness of this social issue affecting the well-being of children globally, it is imperative to engage in intervention and prevention packages that will assist the victims, perpetrators, parents, teachers, schools and other stakeholders. Introducing counselling services into the primary school curriculum will assist victims and those at risk develop self-confidence that will enable them to report their violators. Although counselors do not diagnose, early detection of victims would assist in early intervention where counselors can use different techniques and approaches to help such victims to resolve all forms of cognitive distortions that can lead to mental health disorders. Counselling services can help in providing referral opportunities to victims or “at risk children,” rehabilitation and follow-up services for victims of domestic violence. Practical implications Government organizations should also reintroduce health-care services where clinical psychologists will be available in primary schools to provide psychological services to meet the needs of the victims. Originality/value Conclusively, the study presents evidence that children who witness domestic violence face a significant risk of developing mental health disorders. The findings highlight the potential harm that domestic violence can inflict on children’s mental well-being. Mental health conditions such as ADHD, CD, ODD, GAD, AD and MD are commonly observed in these children. It recommends establishing early intervention programs for children witnessing domestic violence in schools and communities and programs to detect and address mental health issues promptly.
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