Title: The red flags of child abuse : Nursing made Incredibly Easy
Headings: The red flags of child abuse
The red flags of child abuse
Definitions
Risk factors
Signs and symptoms
Understanding developmental levels
Associated complications
Reporting
Patient care
Support programs
Looking ahead
Shaken baby syndrome
Substance abuse
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Content: The risk of child abuse is increased if a child's parents are young and immature, with unrealistic expectations. Parents who are young and immature may lack knowledge about child development and how to take care of children, as well as the cost of raising a child, leading to unrealistic expectations. These parents may become frustrated when their expectations aren't met. Families with children who are premature, chronically ill, or who have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or a mental health disorder are also at a higher risk for child abuse. These children will have more care requirements, potentially leading to burnout and increasing the risk of abuse. Lastly, families in which there's a nonbiological father or maternal boyfriend have an increased risk of sexual abuse. Protective factors that can decrease the risk of child abuse include: supportive family environments
supportive social networks
parental employment
adequate housing
access to healthcare. Signs and symptoms
A variety of signs and symptoms are associated with child abuse, including physical signs and emotional symptoms, and certain family dynamics. Children who are abused may display physical or psychological symptoms, or a combination of both.