Abuse ( Child ,Domestic Violence& substance) Flashcards
What is the cycle of Abuse in child abuse in a chronological order?
- Tension building
2.Incident
3.Reconciliation
4.Calm
What are types of Child Abuse?
➢Physical abuse
➢Sexual abuse
➢Emotional abuse
➢ Neglect
What are examples of Child Emotional abuse?
*Restricting a child’s movements
*Denigration
*Ridicule
*Threats and intimidation, *Discrimination/ rejection
In the Shaken infant, what are symptoms displayed?
▪Brain: Intracranial haemorrhage
▪Skin: Bruises
▪Joints: dislocations
▪Bones: Fractures
What are examples of Short- Term impacts of child Abuse in the pre-school age?
❖Bed-wetting
❖ Thumb-sucking
❖Excessive crying
❖Hiding from people, including from the perpetrator
❖Stuttering
What are examples of Short- Term impacts of child Abuse in the school age?
❖Feeling of guilt
❖Blaming themselves that
they caused the violence
❖Low self esteem
What are examples of Short- Term impacts of child Abuse in the teenagers?
❖Generalized anxiety
❖ Sleeplessness
❖ Nightmares
❖Difficulty concentrating
❖High activity levels
❖ Risky Behaviour
❖Depression
❖Difficulty in establishing/maintaining relationships
❖Worry
❖PTSD
In Jamaica, what Is a source of Primary intervention in Child Abuse?
Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA)
What are examples of Indirect disclosure of abuse?
❖Avoiding the abuser, including not wanting to go to the house of the abuse
❖Changes in eating and sleeping patterns
❖Inappropriate sexual behaviour
❖Risky behaviour, e.g. suicidal attempts, substance us
What ranks as the leading cause of death in the Caribbean region?
Violence
What percentage of Jamaica’s funds are spent on healthcare as a result of violence?
7%
What are the three types of Adverse Childhood Effects?
Abuse
Neglect
Household Dysfunction
What is the most common contributing factor to household dysfunction (ACE)?
Substance abuse - 27%
What is the most common type of Abuse seen in ACE?
Physical abuse
What number of Adverse Childhood effects would be most experienced by people?
0 (36%)