Child and Adult Outcomes of Chronic Child Maltreatment

Abstract

Child maltreatment chronicity as measured by official reports is a robust indicator of future negative outcomes across a range of systems, but this relationship may desist for certain adult outcomes once childhood adverse events are controlled. Although primary and secondary prevention remain important approaches, this study suggests that enhanced tertiary prevention may pay high dividends across a range of medical and behavioral domains.

Deviations from the Expectable Environment in Early Childhood and Emerging Psychopathology

“…Yet, considerable work remains in elucidating the neurobiological pathways by which early adverse experiences result in increased risk for negative psychopathological outcomes. In addition to the type of adverse experience, chronicity of the abuse or neglect also has an important role in outcomes, with a dose-response effect often observed in negative outcomes (Jonson-Reid et al, 2012). Contemporary research is beginning to explore brain structure and function associated with various psychopathological profiles, but a gap remains between identifying descriptive accounts of aberrant behaviors and types of symptoms and an understanding of the mechanisms by which experiences in differing environmental conditions lead to different patterns of function.…”

Effects of Home-Based Intervention Program to Prevent Child Abuse for Parents: A Meta Analysis

“…Child maltreatment is associated with short-term and long-term negative consequences. Victims have an increased risk for physical, behavioral, and psychological problems, also up into adulthood (e.g., [8][9][10][11]), and benefit less from treatment compared to non-maltreated individuals [12], leading to high costs for individuals and society. Given the high prevalence rates and serious consequences of maltreatment, effective prevention and reduction of child maltreatment is essential.…”

Prevención del maltrato infantil: función del pediatra.2da parte. Prevención antes de que ocurra, ante la sospecha y con la confirmación del maltrato

“…Esto es muy difícil de conseguir. 50 La cronicidad del maltrato infantil se asocia linealmente con resultados adversos; a mayor número de reportes de maltrato, mayor número de efectos negativos (abuso de sustancias en la adultez, necesidad de tratamiento en salud mental de adulto, ser perpetrador de abuso o negligencia, intentos de suicidio, etc.). 50 Lograr romper con el círculo de violencia no es sencillo, pero es una forma muy importante de prevenir el maltrato y favorecer la salud mental.…”