Physical child abuse: experiences and attitudes of Dental students

Authors

  • Priscila Thaís Rodrigues de Abreu Discente do curso de Odontologia do Centro Universitário Newton Paiva
  • Isabela Faria de Souza Costa Discente do curso de Odontologia do Centro Universitário Newton Paiva
  • Amanda Galvão Discente do curso de Odontologia do Centro Universitário Newton Paiva
  • Ana Carla de Paula Souza Discente do curso de Odontologia do Centro Universitário Newton Paiva
  • Keli Bahia Felicíssimo Zocratto Doutora em Saúde Pública pela Faculdade de Medicina da UFMG. Professora Adjunta da Escola de Enfermagem da UFMG - Curso de Gestão de Serviços de Saúde
  • Camilla Aparecida Silva de Oliveira Professora Adjunta do Centro Universitário Newton Paiva Doutoranda em Saúde Coletiva pela Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30979/rev.abeno.v17i2.384

Keywords:

Child Abuse. Dentistry. Students.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to verify the experiences vivências and attitudes of Dental undergraduate students, facing physical child abuse cases. This study was carried out in 2016, with a representative sample (N = 195) of junior and senior undergraduate students from a private education institution. The data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire, validated in Portuguese. In the statistical analysis, a descriptive analysis and comparative were performed with Chi-square, Kruskal-Wallis tests, and multiple comparisons. The majority of the students did not identify physical child abuse cases (85,6%), did not perform reports (97,4%) and claims to know the proper entities to which notify (74,4%), being mentioned the Tutelary Council (65,0%). In a 0 to 10 scale, the undergraduate program collaborates with an average of 5.47 for students preparation for care for a child victim of physical abuse. In this regard, 89,7% of the students states the interest in receiving training regarding the theme. A significant difference was observed among students in regard to the effectiveness of recognizing the main signs and symptoms of physical child abuse and the interest in training regarding the theme. Based on the results it is suggested the need for greater emphasis on this theme during the course, aiming at preparing the future professional to deal with cases of physical abuse of children.

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Author Biography

Camilla Aparecida Silva de Oliveira, Professora Adjunta do Centro Universitário Newton Paiva Doutoranda em Saúde Coletiva pela Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

Graduada em Odontologia pelo CUNP

Especialista em Microbiologia pelo ICB-UFMG

Mestre em Saúde Coletiva pela FO-UFMG.

Doutoranda em Saúde Coletiva pela FO-UFMG.

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Published

19-06-2017

How to Cite

Abreu, P. T. R. de, Costa, I. F. de S., Galvão, A., Souza, A. C. de P., Zocratto, K. B. F., & Oliveira, C. A. S. de. (2017). Physical child abuse: experiences and attitudes of Dental students. Revista Da ABENO, 17(2), 107–119. https://doi.org/10.30979/rev.abeno.v17i2.384

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