Child Maltreatment, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and the Public Health Approach: A Systematic Literature Review

This study provides a systematic literature review of peer-reviewed research articles from 2011 to 2021 that examine child maltreatment or adverse childhood experiences from a public health perspective. Twelve articles met the inclusion criteria. The evidence was synthesized and reported following t...

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Published in:International journal on child maltreatment : research, policy and practice policy and practice, 2022-12, Vol.5 (4), p.541-571
Main Authors: Garrison, Selena T., Gillen, Martie, King, Lindsey M., Cutshall, Kennedy, Howitt, Alyssa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adverse childhood experiences
Child abuse & neglect
Child Neglect
Child Well-being
Childhood factors
Children
Disease control
Intervention
Literature reviews
Prevention
Protective factors
Public health
Review Article
Risk factors
Social Sciences
Surveillance
Trauma
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Summary:This study provides a systematic literature review of peer-reviewed research articles from 2011 to 2021 that examine child maltreatment or adverse childhood experiences from a public health perspective. Twelve articles met the inclusion criteria. The evidence was synthesized and reported following the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis procedure (PRISMA). Researchers sought to understand how current literature applies a public health approach to child maltreatment and adverse childhood experiences, as well as how that research addresses primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of child maltreatment and adverse childhood experiences. The articles were categorized into one of the four steps of the commonly used public health model including surveillance; identification of risk and protective factors; development and testing of interventions; and implementation of effective prevention and control strategies. Two articles were also categorized outside of that model, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and collaboration. Some of the articles were categorized into multiple steps within the model. In addition, the articles encompass primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies. Recommendations for policy, practice, and future research are included.
ISSN:2524-5236
2524-5244
DOI:10.1007/s42448-022-00122-z