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Presentation
Increasing Child Abuse Awareness
University of West Florida Libraries
11/2024
Appears in Patient Centered Population Health NUR 4615
Abstract
Introduction: Gulf Coast Kid's House is an advocacy center for children who have experienced abuse. A significant issue for the agency is the lack of awareness of how to recognize the signs of child abuse. Study findings show child protection training programs can significantly improve the reporting of child abuse and neglect.
Aims: The purpose of this project was to increase the ability of the community to recognize the signs and symptoms of child abuse. The aim was to increase the number of people in Escambia County who have successfully completed the “Know Child Abuse” training from an average of 381 people over three months to 481 by December 2024.
Methods: The group created an infographic on child abuse, covering its impact, signs and symptoms, risk factors, recognition, legal and ethical considerations, prevention strategies, professional responsibilities, and resources available through Gulf Coast Kid’s House. The infographic provides a QR link to the “Know Child Abuse” training.
Results: The group distributed the infographic to five daycares in the county area, targeting those who interact with children, such as daycare providers, teachers, and caregivers. Gulf Coast Kid’s House will evaluate the average number of people who completed the training after project implementation to assess the impact.
Conclusion: The child abuse is an essential problem for healthcare professionals. Raising awareness for individuals in the community who are in a position to recognize and respond to signs of abuse could lead to early identification and prevent further trauma.
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- Title
- Increasing Child Abuse Awareness
- Resource Type
- Presentation
- Contributors
- Tamara A Clapper (Faculty Mentor) - University of West Florida, Usha Kundu, MD College of HealthSallie J Shipman (Faculty Mentor) - University of West Florida, Usha Kundu, MD College of Health
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries; Argo Scholar Commons
- Format
- pdfs
- Copyright
- @ the authors
- Identifiers
- 99380586597206600
- Academic Unit
- Population Health; School of Nursing; Usha Kundu, MD College of Health
- Language
- English
- Course Name
- Patient Centered Population Health; NUR 4615