Prevalence and pattern of emotional abuse of children in their homes; self reported experience of children in Ilorin Nigeria
Introduction The prevalence and pattern of emotional abuse of children in Nigeria is poorly understood. Data from other parts of the world indicate it is commoplace and has enduring negative mental health impact. The current study aims to understand the phenomenon the more. Objectives To determi...
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| Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press
2021-04-01
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| Series: | European Psychiatry |
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| Online Access: | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0924933821018903/type/journal_article |
| Summary: | Introduction
The prevalence and pattern of emotional abuse of children in Nigeria is poorly understood. Data from other parts of the world indicate it is commoplace and has enduring negative mental health impact. The current study aims to understand the phenomenon the more.
Objectives
To determine the prevalence and pattern of emotional abuse of children in their homes in Nigeria
Methods
Cross sectional survey of 1, 5444 secondary school students aged 11-18 years in Ilorin Nigeria using multistage random sampling technique with proportional allocation was done. Respondents completed the ICAST-CH questionnaire which covers child abuse in its several forms including emotional abuse. Prevalence of emotional abuse was computed.
Results
All respondents (100%) had experienced emotional abuse at home in the last one year Table 1: Prevalnce annd pattern of emotional abuse at home among children in Ilorin Nigeria
Emotional Abuse* (n=1554)
Frequency
Percentage
Threatened to hurt or kill you or threatened with evil spirits
1554
100
Screamed at
1528
98.3
Bullied by another child at home
1218
78.4
Insulted
1122
72.2
Made you feel embarrassed
574
36.9
Wished you were dead
224
14.4
Locked out of home
196
12.6
Threatened to abandon you
95
6.1
Conclusions
Emotional abuse of children at home is common place in Ilorin Nigeria. It would seem important to educate parents on what emotional abuse is and its potential impact in children.
Disclosure
No significant relationships.
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