Child maltreatment is mediating long-term consequences of household dysfunction in a population representative sample

Conclusions: ACEs linked to household dysfunction are associated with an increased risk for all subtypes of child maltreatment. The assessed widespread consequences of household dysfunction are mediated by child maltreatment. This underlines the role of prevention of child maltreatment in families with household dysfunction and implies child protection as a priority in any interventions.
Source: European Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research