P.324
Analítico de Periódico
SPRINGER, Kristen W., e outros
Long-term physical and mental health consequences of childhood physical abuse : results from a large population-based sample of men and women
Child Abuse & Neglect - The International Journal, St. Louis, V.31,n.5(May 2007), p.517-530
ABUSO DE MENORES, SAÚDE MENTAL
Child maltreatment has been linked to negative adult health outcomes; however, much past research includes only clinical samples of women, focuses exclusively on sexual abuse and/or fails to control for family background and childhood characteristics, both potential confounders. Further research is needed to obtain accurate, generalizable estimates and to educate clinicians who are generally unaware of the link between childhood abuse and adult health. The purpose of this project is to examine how childhood physical abuse by parents impacts mid-life mental and physical health, and to explore the attenuating effect of family background and childhood adversities.