Child Maltreatment and its Consequences

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What is a common characteristic of a parent or caregiver who is more likely to maltreat a child?

Has a high level of education and self-esteem

Has a history of being maltreated as a child and lacks self-control (correct)

Has a stable job and is a non-drinker

Is economically stable and has a strong support system

What is the primary consequence of social stigma and discrimination towards children affected by HIV?

Enhanced economic opportunities and social mobility

Improved emotional and psychological well-being

Social isolation and increased vulnerability to abuse (correct)

Increased access to essential services and support

At which level do high levels of unemployment and concentrated poverty contribute to child abuse?

Individual level

Community level (correct)

Family level

Societal level

How do harmful gender norms contribute to the vulnerability of girls and women?

By increasing their risk to physical, emotional, and sexual violence Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of child maltreatment on a child's development?

Harm to physical and neurological development Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of the lack of parental care and extended family support for children?

Increased vulnerability to abuse and exploitation Signup and view all the answers

What is a societal factor that contributes to child abuse?

Tolerance of violence Signup and view all the answers

How does social stigma and discrimination affect children affected by HIV?

By making it difficult for organizations to reach them with services and support Signup and view all the answers

What is a harmful gender norm that can increase the vulnerability of girls and women?

Norms that encourage men and boys to be aggressive and dominant, and women and girls to be submissive Signup and view all the answers

Who is affected by the economic impact of child maltreatment?

Families, communities, and entire countries Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of harmful gender norms on the physical health of girls and women?

Increased risk of disease and poverty Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of child maltreatment on a child's emotional development?

Feelings of low self-esteem or inadequacy Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential reason why child maltreatment can influence an individual's ability to negotiate safe sex behaviors?

It can result in emotional and psychological trauma. Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible economic consequence of child maltreatment on communities and countries?

A loss in productivity and tax revenue due to illness and premature death. Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential social consequence of child maltreatment on families?

Curtailment of education and lost earnings. Signup and view all the answers

Why are children living outside of family-based care particularly vulnerable during the first five years of life?

Because they are primarily dependent on their parents or caregivers for survival and well-being. Signup and view all the answers

What can be a consequence of child maltreatment on an individual's risk-taking behaviors?

An increase in risk-taking behaviors, including unsafe sex practices. Signup and view all the answers

What can be a physical health consequence of child maltreatment?

Premature death and illness. Signup and view all the answers

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