Psychological complications of the children exposed to domestic violence: a systematic review
Abstract Background Domestic violence (DV) is one of the major concerning health problems worldwide, and individuals who experienced domestic violence, may suffer physical or psychological consequences. Main body Children as a major part of the family and society are usually involved in familial cha...
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| author | Alireza Doroudchi Mohammad Zarenezhad Homayoun Hosseininezhad Abdorrasoul Malekpour Zahra Ehsaei Reza Kaboodkhani Maryam Valiei |
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| description | Abstract Background Domestic violence (DV) is one of the major concerning health problems worldwide, and individuals who experienced domestic violence, may suffer physical or psychological consequences. Main body Children as a major part of the family and society are usually involved in familial challenging events such as domestic violence, and suffer several major complications. This review aimed to explore the psychological consequences of child exposure to domestic violence. A systematic search in four databases yielded 18 peer-reviewed original studies that met the inclusion criteria. Selected studies highlighted the psychological consequences of domestic violence in witnessing and exposed children. The findings of the present study revealed that children exposed to DV suffer various psychological, mental, and behavioral complications which may be short and long-lasting, and moderate or severe. Children exposed to domestic violence may show declined educational performance and social abilities. Internalization problems, depression, post-traumatic stress disorders symptoms, and externalization symptoms such as aggressive behaviors and even lower levels of IQ are of most important reported complications of domestic violence in children. Educational programs for parents as well as trained school caregivers and health policy-makers can diminish and prevent the complications of domestic violence in children. Conclusion Considering the importance of children mental hygiene, health policymakers should consider facilities to screen and detect children with signs of maltreatment and exposed to domestic violence. In this regard, trained teachers or school counselors will be helpful, as social supports and therapies may be more effective by early detection affairs. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-101a917bad69477b99d3a4611a62767e2023-05-28T11:26:31ZengSpringerOpenEgyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences2090-59392023-05-011311810.1186/s41935-023-00343-4Psychological complications of the children exposed to domestic violence: a systematic reviewAlireza Doroudchi0Mohammad Zarenezhad1Homayoun Hosseininezhad2Abdorrasoul Malekpour3Zahra Ehsaei4Reza Kaboodkhani5Maryam Valiei6Legal Medicine Research Center, Legal Medicine OrganizationLegal Medicine Research Center, Legal Medicine OrganizationLegal Medicine Research Center, Legal Medicine OrganizationLegal Medicine Research Center, Legal Medicine OrganizationLegal Medicine Research Center, Legal Medicine OrganizationDepartment of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Shiraz University of Medical SciencesLegal Medicine Research Center, Legal Medicine OrganizationAbstract Background Domestic violence (DV) is one of the major concerning health problems worldwide, and individuals who experienced domestic violence, may suffer physical or psychological consequences. Main body Children as a major part of the family and society are usually involved in familial challenging events such as domestic violence, and suffer several major complications. This review aimed to explore the psychological consequences of child exposure to domestic violence. A systematic search in four databases yielded 18 peer-reviewed original studies that met the inclusion criteria. Selected studies highlighted the psychological consequences of domestic violence in witnessing and exposed children. The findings of the present study revealed that children exposed to DV suffer various psychological, mental, and behavioral complications which may be short and long-lasting, and moderate or severe. Children exposed to domestic violence may show declined educational performance and social abilities. Internalization problems, depression, post-traumatic stress disorders symptoms, and externalization symptoms such as aggressive behaviors and even lower levels of IQ are of most important reported complications of domestic violence in children. Educational programs for parents as well as trained school caregivers and health policy-makers can diminish and prevent the complications of domestic violence in children. Conclusion Considering the importance of children mental hygiene, health policymakers should consider facilities to screen and detect children with signs of maltreatment and exposed to domestic violence. In this regard, trained teachers or school counselors will be helpful, as social supports and therapies may be more effective by early detection affairs.https://doi.org/10.1186/s41935-023-00343-4Domestic violenceChildPsychology |
| spellingShingle | Alireza Doroudchi Mohammad Zarenezhad Homayoun Hosseininezhad Abdorrasoul Malekpour Zahra Ehsaei Reza Kaboodkhani Maryam Valiei Psychological complications of the children exposed to domestic violence: a systematic review Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences Domestic violence Child Psychology |
| title | Psychological complications of the children exposed to domestic violence: a systematic review |
| title_full | Psychological complications of the children exposed to domestic violence: a systematic review |
| title_fullStr | Psychological complications of the children exposed to domestic violence: a systematic review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Psychological complications of the children exposed to domestic violence: a systematic review |
| title_short | Psychological complications of the children exposed to domestic violence: a systematic review |
| title_sort | psychological complications of the children exposed to domestic violence a systematic review |
| topic | Domestic violence Child Psychology |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41935-023-00343-4 |
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