Children face a lot of dangerous things from the environment surrounding them which might seriously
affect their whole life including exposure to different types of child abuse either physical, sexual or emotional. Aim
of this study was to physical ,emotional and sexual child abuse among school-age children within family members
in Qualubia Governorate. Research design: A descriptive survey design was utilized to achieve the aim of the study.
Setting: This study was conducted at Primary Schools in Qaluibia Governorate, which are affiliated to Ministry of
Education. The study conducted at 25% from the above mentioned administration (Benha, Tokh, and Kafer
Shoker). 25% of primary schools were randomly selected Sample: Multistage random sample of 400 students were
selected from primary schools in Qaluibia Governorate. Tools: Two tools were utilized in this study. First tool was
divided into two parts; Part (1): Socio-demographic characteristics of children and Part (2):Socio-demographic
characteristics of family members. Second tool: Resources and Aspects of Children Abuse Scale. Results. More
than half of the studied children were females, and the mean age of studied children was 10.4±2.1 years. There was
a highly statistically significant correlation between the age and different types of child abuse. Conclusion:
Physical, emotional and sexual child abuse among studied children was high regarding all forms of abuse within
the family from their parents. Recommendations: Increase family awareness about child abuse and its
consequences on child health through media, awareness campaign, and conducting awareness program for
children to protect themselves against all types of abuse. |
