Child Abuse and SIDS

Question 1

Characteristics of Child Abuse

Answer 1

injuries in young children, inconsistent stories and injuries, multiple types of injuries, delay in presentation, disclosure by the child

Question 2

Physical Abuse

Answer 2

bruises, burns, dislocations, bites, cuts, fractures, female genital mutilation, wariness or distrust of adults, fear of care giver, passive and compliant, failure to thrive

Question 3

Emotional Abuse

Answer 3

low self esteem, withdrawn and passive, highly anxious, difficulty relating to peers, aggressive or demanding

Question 4

Neglect

Answer 4

frequent hunger, poor hygiene, unsupervised for long period, staying at school outside school hours, abusing alcohol, aggressive behaviour, not getting on with peers

Question 5

Sexual Abuse

Answer 5

STD, pregnancy, PV discharge/bleeding, sexual behaviour, regression, school problems

Question 6

Protective factors against SIDS

Answer 6

Lay on back, sleep in same room as mother, keep head uncovered, mother doesn’t smoke before or after birth, positioned at base of cot, sleeping bag and wrapping