Prevention of child abuse and neglect through early diagnosis of serious disturbances in the mother-child relationship in Italy |
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Authors: | Ernesto Caffo Gian Paolo Guaraldi Giorgio Magnani Rita Tassi |
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Institution: | Division of Psychiatry, University of Modena Via del Pozzo 71, Modena, Italy |
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Abstract: | At the obstetrical clinic of Modena University and a family center of the same municipality during the first six months of 1980 a questionnaire based on "Risks of Child Abuse" by Kempe, Gray and others was administered to 33 expectant mothers during the third trimester of pregnancy, a few days after delivery, and a month and one-half after childbirth, for the purpose of examining the mother-child relationship. Two principal groups of "risk factors" which may lead to child abuse and neglect appeared: mothers with preceding personal and social experiences, and cases of medical intervention (e.g., prematurity, caesarean). Use of a questionnaire that permitted early diagnosis made possible help in establishing a good mother-child relationship in the first months of life. Such help can be given by the hospital and public centers both before and after birth. |
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Keywords: | Child abuse and neglect mother-child relationship prevention pregnancy at risk Family Consulting Center |
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