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Understanding Child Abuse and Its Long-Term Implications

Marci Mechtel DNP, MSN, RN, ACCNS-P

Grand Rounds

March 25, 2020

Learner Outcome

• At the end of the presentation, Rural health professionals (providers, nursing, and social work) will acquire

– Identifying child abuse and recognize their role in prevention, treatment and reporting.

– Understand potential of long‐term complications as an Adverse Childhood Event.

http://fijisun.com.fj/2015/01/03/500‐cases‐of‐child‐abuse/ 

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Children’s talent to endure stems from their ignorance of alternatives.

~Maya Angelou

Child Abuse Statistics:Incidence1,2• 2018 (reported per 1000)

– 677,529 children were found to be victims of abuse (9.2)

– Males 8.7 & Female 9.6

– American Indian 15.2, African American 14, Multi Race 11, White 8.2, Hispanic 8.1. & Asian 1

– Child < 1 year‐old had the highest rate 26.7

– 6.8% were 1st time victims

– By type: Neglect 60.8%, Multiple types 15.5%, Physical 10.7%, Sexual 7%, Psychological 2.3, & sex trafficking 0.1

• 2014 (reported per 1000)– 675,429 children were found to 

be victims of abuse (9.1)

– Males 9 & Females 9.7

– African American 15.3, American Indian 13.4, Multi Race 10.6, Hispanic 8.8, White 8.4, & Asian 1.1

– Child < 1 year‐old had highest rate 24.4

– 6.7% were 1st time victims

– By type: Neglect 75 %, Physical 17 %, Sexual 8.3%,& Psychological 6%, 

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Child Abuse Statistics :Fatalities1,2• 2014 (per 100,000 children)

– National fatality rate was 2.14 (n=1585)

– MI rate  (n=76)

– 17.96 for child < 1 (3x rate of child > 1 y.o.)

– Male 2.48 Female 1.82

– African American 4.36, White, 1.79, Hispanic 1.54, American Indian 1.46, & Asian 0.64

– Neglect 72.3%, Physical 41.3, Medical Neglect 8.9 %, Psychological 1.1%, & sexual 1.1 % (number may reflect more than one type of abuse)

– 12.2 % had reported had received CPS services with 1.8 % were reunited with family in last 5 years.

• 2018 (per 100,000 children)

– National fatality rate was 2.39 (n= 1738)

– MI rate (n=49)

– 22.77 for child < 1 (3.6x rate of child > 1 y.o.)

– Males 2.87 & Female 2.19 

– African American 5.48, American Indian 3.12, White 1.94, Hispanic 1.63, & Asian 0.44

– Neglect 72.8%, Physical 46.1,  Medical Neglect 8.1%, Psychological 1.1%, & sexual 0.6%

– 20.3 % had reported had received CPS services with 2.5% were reunited with family in last 5 years.

Child Abuse: Perpetrators 1,2• 2014 (reported as %)

• 519,503 perpetrators were reported– 83 were between ages of 18‐

44 years‐old

– 54.1 were women

– White 48.8, African American 20, Hispanic 19.8, & Asian 1

– 91.6 were parents leading to fatality 79.3

– 26 drug abuse caregiver risk factor leading to fatality 17.9

– 9.2 alcohol abuse caregiver risk factor leading to fatality 6.9

• 2018 (reported as %)

• 546,365 perpetrators were reported

– 83.3 were between the ages of 18‐44‐years‐old

– 53.8 were women

– White 49.6, African American 20.6, Hispanic 19.3, & Asian 1.1

– 91.7 were parents leading to fatality 80.3

– 30.7 drug abuse caregiver risk factor leading to fatality 19.3

– 12.3 alcohol abuse caregiver risk factor leading to fatality 5.9

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Child Abuse statistics‐Michigan3

• In 2017:– 149, 758 cases 80,117 cases were reported

– 26% positive for abuse/ neglect

– 38% of victims were under the age of 4

– 83% of cases the perpetrator was a parent. 

– Cost to MI is estimated to be 

$ 1,827,694,855

– 1,390 workers available to handle cases1

Statistics: Michigan Cont1,2

Type of Abuse

Medical neglect Neglect Physical

Sexual Psychological

Type of Abuse

Neglect Physical Sexual Multiple

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Michigan Abuse and Neglect4

• Detroit Free Press (2016) reported rate is 15.6 per 1,000 children

• 8 counties have rates that are twice the state rate (Lake, Clare, Luce, Gladwin, Antrim, Jackson, Iosco, and Wexford).  

• Why do you think the rates are higher?

Michigan Outcomes Data4

• 9% of children had a reoccurrence within 6 months (national range 1.4%‐12%)

• 0.81% were maltreated in foster care (national range (0.00%‐ 1.65%)

• Time to Reunification with family 80% occurred within 24 months.

• 26.1‐52.4% of children in care for 12 months and longer had at least 3 placements in foster care. 

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Risk Factors

• Victims6‐8

– Children < 4 years old.

– Chronic health problems

– Child with a disability

– Preterm birth

– Unplanned pregnancy/unwanted child.

• Perpetrators 1,2,6,8

– Alcohol/Drug Abuse

– History of Abuse

– Lack of social support

– Stress from poverty

– Low self‐esteem

– Poor impulse control

– Unemployment

– Low educational achievement

– Non biological male

– Unrealistic expectations 

Physical Abuse

• Defined

• Suspicious Injuries

• May be missed due to witness are uncommon

• Need to view all skin

http://www.exchangecap.org/portfolio/child‐abuse‐identification‐reporting

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Physical Abuse Cont.

Helpusdonthurtus.blogspot.com

http://www.iupui.edu/~childwel/Physical/Discipline.htm#VOID

Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) 8,9,11,12 

• Definition

• Characteristic signs

• Assessment  GCS, pupils, fontanel, and muscle tone

• Prompt treatment is needed

• Prevention is key due to high fatality rate

https://prezi.com/scrrtxh‐zl5k/tkm‐child‐abuse/ 

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Neglect 9,11

• Definition

• Highest incidence of maltreatment

• May involve physical, medical, educational, or emotional

• Signs of neglect http://wallpaperfolder.com/wallpapers/child+abuse

Medical Child Abuse11,13Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy

• Be suspicious for any complaints do not fit a particular illness, fail to resolve, or evolve in another illness. 

• Symptoms are only seen by caregiver

• Low incidence 0.5‐2/100,000 children and often goes unrecognized

• Highest in 14 month to 2.7 years‐old. 

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Emotional Abuse 9,11,14

• Definition

• Assessment 

• Incidence 8‐9% in females and 4% in males

• Very difficult to prove and may need evidence of harm to child

• Often present with other types of maltreatmenthttp://wallpaperfolder.com/wallpapers/child+abuse

Sexual Abuse 9,11

• Definition

• Coercion to maintain silence

• Concern for STI and pregnancy

• Megan’s Law

• Sex Trafficinghttp://wallpaperfolder.com/wallpapers/child+abuse

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Long‐term Consequences of Abuse6,15

• Factors to consider

• Physical consequences

– Abusive head trauma

• Psychological 

• Costs

What are Adverse Childhood Experiences17‐20

• Abuse (physical, sexual, psychological, and neglect)

• Household dysfunction (father absence, mental illness, violence against a caregiver, substance abuse, and incarceration) 

• Newer literature also identifies extreme economic adversity, bullying, school violence, traumatic loss of a loved one, serious accident, life‐threatening childhood illness/injury, chronic childhood illness, natural disasters, refugee camps, and terrorism(

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How ACEs Impact the Life Span17,18, 21,22

• 10 risk behaviors and 7 health issues 

• Mental health issues, multiple sexual partners, STIs, smoking, and alcoholism Leads to early alcohol use, tobacco, illicit drugs, suicide, adverse pregnancy outcomes 

• Increased odds for binge drinking, heavy drinking, smoking, risky HIV behavior, diabetes, myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease, stroke, depression, and disabilities caused by health

(Felitti et al., 1998)

How Do ACEs Impact Healthcare20,23,24

• Overall reported health

• Use of healthcare services

• Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Prevention

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Interdisciplinary Plan of Care• Laboratory tests

– Bone health

– Hematologic concerns

– CMP

– Urinalysis

– Toxicology screen

• Diagnostic tests

– Skeletal survey

– Abdominal x‐ray

– Head, chest, and abdominal CT as appropriate. 

• Retinal exam in those with suspected AHT

• Management of any injuries

• Consult with Social Work, psychiatry,  Child Protective Services

Interdisciplinary Plan of Care9,16

•Goals of care are to 

–Protect child from further abuse

–Support child

–Support family

–Prevent abuse from occurring

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Reporting Process: Michigan

• As a mandated reported if you suspect any type of abuse or neglect you can make a report by 

– Calling 855‐444‐3911

– Followed up with the filing of a DHS‐3200

• Child Protective Services then investigates

Case Study• Hillary is the 3‐year‐old you see in your office. Her mother told you that Hillary fell from a swing in the backyard. Hillary has a broken forearm, a broken rib, and multiple bruises on her chest and back. You notice in her chart Hillary was seen in the ER a month ago for a burn on the palm of her hand. When you mention to her mother that Hillary’s injuries seem extreme for a simple fall Her mother tells you, “Hillary isn’t pretty. I guess she’s also clumsy.”

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• What do you suspect?

• How would you assess?

• What additional information is needed?

• What is your plan?

State and National Resources

• Society of Pediatric Nursing

• American Academy of Pediatrics

• National Association of Children’s Hospital and Related Institutions

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Human Trafficking

• Child Sex Trafficking in Michigan

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