Times of economic uncertainty, civil unrest, and disaster are linked to a myriad of risk factors
for increased violence against women and children (VAW/C). Pandemics are no exception …

Objective: To review the safety and efficacy of early interventions after sexual assault in
reducing or preventing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Method: Systematic searches …

Child maltreatment (CM) is an important public health issue linked to significant physical and
mental health complications across the life span. Given the association between CM and …

Background Parents play an important role in protecting their children from sexual abuse.
Mothers, in particular, play key roles in the sexual socialization of their children and in …

Background Parents play an important role in promoting the sexual health of their
adolescents. However, many parents experience several challenges. The purpose of this …

Exploitation and labor and sex trafficking of children and adolescents is a major public
health problem in the United States and throughout the world. Significant numbers of US …

Introduction. Scabies is one of the common public health problem but neglected parasitic
diseases caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis. Global scabies prevalence in both …

Abstract Child Sexual Abuse is an alarming reality and is being increasingly reportedin India
as well as globally. Pediatricians and allied medical professionals are often the first point of …

Teachers are at the frontlines of the fight to identify and cope with child sexual abuse (CSA)
among their pupils. Their methods of coping with CSA cases, both personally and …

Aim: Educational practitioners are increasingly aware of trauma experiences in students as
a factor in child disturbance and schooling problems. This discussion paper aims to clarify …