Early Identification of Maternal Depression as a Strategy in the Prevention of Child Abuse.

Scott, Dorothy

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ERIC Number: EJ450105

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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ISSN: ISSN-0145-2134

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Early Identification of Maternal Depression as a Strategy in the Prevention of Child Abuse.

Scott, Dorothy

Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, v16 n3 p345-58 1992

This study investigated the feasibility of broadening the traditional infant health focus of the Australian Maternal and Child Health Nurse or Public Health Nurse to encompass maternal emotional and social well-being to identify maternal depression and prevent child abuse. Conditions under which mothers would find this role expansion acceptable are considered. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Health, Depression (Psychology), Early Identification, Foreign Countries, Nurses, Parent Attitudes, Prevention, Preventive Medicine, Public Health, Role Perception

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Policymakers

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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