Abstract

ASSESS THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE REGARDING CHILD ABUSE AMONG THE MOTHERS IN SELECTED AREAS AT LATUR

*Sivanathan. NT

ABSTRACT

Child abuse is a state of emotional, physical, economic and sexual maltreatment meted out to a person below the age of eighteen and is a globally prevalent phenomenon. However, in India, as in many other countries, there has been no understanding of the extent, magnitude and trends of the problem. The growing complexities of life and the dramatic changes brought about by socio-economic transitions in India have played various and newer forms of abuse. Child abuse has serious physical and psycho-social consequences which adversely affect the health and overall well-being of a child.

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