This article describes the development of the Community Norms of Child Neglect Scale (CNCNS), a new measure of perceptions of child neglect, for use in community samples. The CNCNS differentiates among four subtypes of neglect (failure to provide for basic needs, lack of supervision, emotional neglect, and educational neglect). Scenarios ranging in seriousness for each subtype were presented to...

This article presents a current definition of dental neglect. Identification, a case history, and legal aspects of such negligence are reviewed. A survey of state laws reveals that only Wisconsin and New York include dental care in their neglect statutes. Finally, future challenges for the dental profession are outlined. T h e problem of dental neglect is ubiquitous; yet, only recently has been...

This study investigates the relationship between concentrations of on- and off-premises alcohol outlets and rates of child abuse and neglect. Additionally, the study seeks to locate protective features of a neighborhood's built environment by investigating the potentially moderating role that access to substance abuse treatment and prevention services plays in the relationship between alcohol o...

AIMS Child neglect is the most common form of child maltreatment, yet little is known about how drinking context may be related to particular subtypes of child neglect. This study examines the relationship between parental drinking in multiple contexts and the use of supervisory and physical neglectful. METHODS A sample of 2152 parents of children 12 years or younger in 50 cities in Californi...

child abuse is a recognized public health and social problem worldwide. according to the world health organization (who), child abuse includes all forms of physical and/or emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect and negligent treatment and exploitation. child maltreatment is a global problem with serious life-long consequences. in spite of recent national surveys in several low- and midd...

background: children suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd) are very difficult to handle. it can be very frustrating and needs an outstanding tolerance. behavioral difficulties in adhd children may increase the risk of child abuse for them. the aim of this research was to compare child abuse, and neglect between adhd group and normal children. methods: in this cross-section...

he publication of “The Battered Child” by C. Henry Kempe and coworkers introduced child maltreatment (CM) to the pediatric literature, and in the 46 years following its publication, the knowledge in the field has expanded. CM pervades every area of pediatrics. Pediatricians are mandated reporters and play an important role in the identification of child abuse and neglect. This article seeks to ...