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Each student will research at least two peer reviewed scholarly articles specific to child maltreatment and COVID-19. Students will then narrow in on one aspect of COVID-19 and child maltreatment (I.e. prevalence/rates, detection/assessment, impact/etiology, prevention, etc.) that interests you and summarizes your peers. Briefly summarize your findings in one paragraph.
Choose one aspect from both articles and write one paragraph.
SOLUTION
Article 1 – Child Maltreatment Prevalence and Reporting During COVID‑19
Research examining child maltreatment rates during the COVID‑19 pandemic suggests a complex pattern in prevalence and reporting. A systematic review of studies published early in the pandemic found mixed results when comparing child maltreatment before and during COVID‑19, with some studies reporting increases and others decreases; however, the authors highlighted that official reporting decreased internationally largely because children had less contact with mandated reporters such as teachers and health professionals due to school closures and stay‑at‑home orders. These reductions in reports may not reflect true decreases in maltreatment but rather represent barriers to detection and reporting during public health restrictions. The review underscores the importance of considering changes in reporting mechanisms when interpreting prevalence data during pandemics.
Article 2 – Child Maltreatment and Risk Factors During COVID‑19
A narrative review published in Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry highlights how the COVID‑19 pandemic intensified risk factors for child maltreatment, including caregiver stress, economic hardship, and reduced access to community supports. The authors describe how the pandemic’s public health measures—such as lockdowns, increased caregiver burdens, job loss, and social isolation—created conditions that elevated the risk of abuse and neglect in children. This review also discusses how increased maltreatment during the pandemic was associated with poorer mental health outcomes in children and adolescents, including higher rates of depression, anxiety, and behavioural problems. The article emphasizes that both maltreatment and reduced protective factors, like social support and regular contact with school personnel, contributed to negative impacts on child development during COVID‑19.
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