Professional practice and awareness of child abuse among radiologists and radiologic technologists: results from Saudi Arabia

Background The knowledge, awareness and professionalism of health care providers in the field of child protection are crucial in identifying and reporting suspected child abuse. Radiologic technologists and radiologists play a vital role in the diagnosis of suspected physical child abuse. Objective...

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Published in:Pediatric radiology 2023-05, Vol.53 (5), p.832-843
Main Authors: Alzahrani, Nasser M., Paddock, Michael, Jeanes, Annmarie, Shuweihdi, Farag, Offiah, Amaka C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Child abuse & neglect
Child Abuse - diagnosis
Child, Preschool
Children
Hospitals
Humans
Imaging
Knowledge
Legislation
Medical imaging
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Neuroradiology
Nuclear Medicine
Oncology
Original
Original Article
Pediatrics
Physical training
Professional Practice
Radiologists
Radiology
Radiology - education
Saudi Arabia
Surveys
Surveys and Questionnaires
Technologists
Training
Ultrasound
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Summary:Background The knowledge, awareness and professionalism of health care providers in the field of child protection are crucial in identifying and reporting suspected child abuse. Radiologic technologists and radiologists play a vital role in the diagnosis of suspected physical child abuse. Objective To assess current practice, knowledge and awareness of child abuse among radiologic technologists and radiologists in Saudi Arabia. Materials and methods We distributed an internet-based questionnaire to radiologic technologists and radiologists working in Saudi Arabia via national radiology societies and social media channels over a 6-week period (27 October to 8 December 2021). Survey questions covered knowledge regarding child abuse, professional practice in radiology departments in Saudi Arabia in cases of suspected physical abuse (SPA), and knowledge of the national legislation and reporting and acting procedures in child abuse. Results A total of 315 respondents (224 radiologic technologists and 91 radiologists) participated in this study. The median score for knowledge of abuse was higher amongst radiologists (4.8) than radiologic technologists (4.0); P  
ISSN:1432-1998
0301-0449
1432-1998
DOI:10.1007/s00247-022-05561-x