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Assessing Resident Physicians’ Knowledge and Attitudes on Child Sexual Abuse

Cilt: 47 Sayı: 2 27 Şubat 2025
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Assessing Resident Physicians’ Knowledge and Attitudes on Child Sexual Abuse

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This study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes of resident physicians regarding child sexual abuse. Child sexual abuse is a significant public health issue worldwide, and healthcare professionals often encounter challenges in identifying and managing such cases. A total of 126 resident physicians from both preclinical and clinical branches participated. Data were collected using a two-part questionnaire developed by researchers based on current literature. The first part gathered sociodemographic information, while the second focused on knowledge of sexual abuse, risk factors, and legal responsibilities. Findings revealed that 67.5% of the participants received education on child sexual abuse during medical school, yet only 30.5% considered this training adequate. Participants demonstrated high awareness of explicit indicators of sexual abuse, such as sexualized conversations, voyeurism, and child pornography. However, lower awareness was observed for ambiguous cases, such as consensual interactions with older individuals. Regarding risk factors, most participants identified family socioeconomic status as related to abuse risk, with additional awareness of factors like separation from parents and parental mental health issues. Legal responsibility awareness was high, with 98.4% recognizing the obligation to report suspected abuse, though 7.9% expressed uncertainty about appropriate steps. These findings indicate gaps in knowledge regarding risk factors and judicial reporting processes and suggest that enhancing education in this area to be more comprehensive and practice-oriented could be beneficial. Addressing these gaps in medical education could improve the ability of resident physicians to recognize and manage child sexual abuse cases effectively, ensuring better protection for affected children and fulfilling their legal responsibilities.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Çocuk ve Ergen Ruh Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

27 Şubat 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

17 Kasım 2024

Kabul Tarihi

23 Ocak 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 47 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Eyüboğlu, D., Tosun Altınöz, Ş., Şehirlioğlu, M., Fettahlı, C., Bolluk, M., Fazailova, A., & Eyüboğlu, M. (2025). Assessing Resident Physicians’ Knowledge and Attitudes on Child Sexual Abuse. Osmangazi Tıp Dergisi, 47(2), 193-200. https://doi.org/10.20515/otd.1586328
AMA
1.Eyüboğlu D, Tosun Altınöz Ş, Şehirlioğlu M, vd. Assessing Resident Physicians’ Knowledge and Attitudes on Child Sexual Abuse. Osmangazi Tıp Dergisi. 2025;47(2):193-200. doi:10.20515/otd.1586328
Chicago
Eyüboğlu, Damla, Şengül Tosun Altınöz, Mahmut Şehirlioğlu, vd. 2025. “Assessing Resident Physicians’ Knowledge and Attitudes on Child Sexual Abuse”. Osmangazi Tıp Dergisi 47 (2): 193-200. https://doi.org/10.20515/otd.1586328.
EndNote
Eyüboğlu D, Tosun Altınöz Ş, Şehirlioğlu M, Fettahlı C, Bolluk M, Fazailova A, Eyüboğlu M (01 Şubat 2025) Assessing Resident Physicians’ Knowledge and Attitudes on Child Sexual Abuse. Osmangazi Tıp Dergisi 47 2 193–200.
IEEE
[1]D. Eyüboğlu vd., “Assessing Resident Physicians’ Knowledge and Attitudes on Child Sexual Abuse”, Osmangazi Tıp Dergisi, c. 47, sy 2, ss. 193–200, Şub. 2025, doi: 10.20515/otd.1586328.
ISNAD
Eyüboğlu, Damla - Tosun Altınöz, Şengül - Şehirlioğlu, Mahmut - Fettahlı, Ceren - Bolluk, Muharrem - Fazailova, Albina - Eyüboğlu, Murat. “Assessing Resident Physicians’ Knowledge and Attitudes on Child Sexual Abuse”. Osmangazi Tıp Dergisi 47/2 (01 Şubat 2025): 193-200. https://doi.org/10.20515/otd.1586328.
JAMA
1.Eyüboğlu D, Tosun Altınöz Ş, Şehirlioğlu M, Fettahlı C, Bolluk M, Fazailova A, Eyüboğlu M. Assessing Resident Physicians’ Knowledge and Attitudes on Child Sexual Abuse. Osmangazi Tıp Dergisi. 2025;47:193–200.
MLA
Eyüboğlu, Damla, vd. “Assessing Resident Physicians’ Knowledge and Attitudes on Child Sexual Abuse”. Osmangazi Tıp Dergisi, c. 47, sy 2, Şubat 2025, ss. 193-00, doi:10.20515/otd.1586328.
Vancouver
1.Damla Eyüboğlu, Şengül Tosun Altınöz, Mahmut Şehirlioğlu, Ceren Fettahlı, Muharrem Bolluk, Albina Fazailova, Murat Eyüboğlu. Assessing Resident Physicians’ Knowledge and Attitudes on Child Sexual Abuse. Osmangazi Tıp Dergisi. 01 Şubat 2025;47(2):193-200. doi:10.20515/otd.1586328


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