Globally, child labor and maltreatment are considered serious public health concerns. Many child laborers in the informal sector are subjected to psychological abuse and neglect that is often akin to slavery. Our study examined the prevalence of these two forms of maltreatment among child laborers in rural Bangladesh, as well as the associated risk ...
Md. Abdul Ahad +4 more
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Techniques in Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Endovascular repair of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms (EVARs) has revolutionized the treatment of aortic aneurysms, with over half of elective abdominal aortic aneurysm repairs performed endoluminally each year. Since the first endografts were placed two decades ago, many changes have been made in graft design, operative technique, and ...
Sachin V. Phade +3 more
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Addressing violence against children: a case review in the state of Qatar [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Violence against children (VAC) is a critical public health issue that affects billions of children worldwide. The combination of its prevalence and severity of effects on children creates an urgent need for effective interventions ...
Al-Hail, Ghalya +5 more
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Tumour Debulking for Esophageal Cancer ‐ Thermal Modalities
Esophageal cancer usually is discovered at a late stage and curative therapy seldom is possible. The prognosis is poor and most therapy is palliative. Endoscopic therapy commonly is employed; two common treatments involve thermal modalities. The Nd:YAG laser has been employed for 10 years and is effective in relieving obstruction in approximately 90 ...
David Fleischer
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Randomized controlled trial of a parenting program to reduce the risk of child maltreatment in South Africa [PDF]
Parenting programs in high-income countries have been shown to reduce the risk of child maltreatment. However, there is limited evidence of their effectiveness in low- and middle-income countries.
Cluver, Lucie +6 more
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Prevention of child mental health problems through parenting interventions in Southeastern Europe (RISE): study protocol for a multi-site randomised controlled trial [PDF]
Background: Childhood adversities, such as poor parental practices, exposure to violence, and risk behaviours strongly impact children’s future mental and behavioural problems. Adversities affect families living in disadvantaged environments and low- and
Tăut, Diana +13 more
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Interrupting the intergenerational cycle of violence:Protocol for a three-generational longitudinal mixed-methods study in South Africa (INTERRUPT_VIOLENCE) [PDF]
Background: Violence is a global social and human rights issue with serious public health implications across the life-course. Interpersonal violence is transmitted across generations and there is an urgent need to understand the mechanisms of this ...
Christofides, Nicola +7 more
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Physical, emotional, and sexual victimization across three generations: A cross-sectional study [PDF]
Using data gathered from grandparents (G1), parents (G2), and young adults (G3), this study examines the continuity of intergenerational victimization (physical, emotional, and sexual) across three generations.
Badenes Ribera, Laura +4 more
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Childhood Maltreatment: Experiences and Perceptions Among Chinese Young People [PDF]
The study aimed to investigate young Chinese people’s childhood and adolescence exposure to maltreatment from all types of perpetrators, and to explore their perceptions of such experiences.
Hesketh, T, Ni, Y
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Child Abuse and Neglect in the UK Today [PDF]
This report presents new research findings from the NSPCC on child maltreatment in the United Kingdom, looking specifically at the prevalence and impact of severe maltreatment.
Bassett, Claire +6 more
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