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Prevalence and pattern of emotional abuse of children in their homes; self reported experience of children in Ilorin Nigeria

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 August 2021

A. Oladosu ,
O. Abiodun  and
M. Tunde-Ayinmode
A. Oladosu*
Affiliation:
Johnson Community Hospital, Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trust, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
O. Abiodun
Affiliation:
Behavioural Sciences, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria
M. Tunde-Ayinmode
Affiliation:
Behavioural Sciences, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

The prevalence and pattern of emotional abuse of children in Nigeria is poorly understood. Data from other parts of the world indicate it is commoplace and has enduring negative mental health impact. The current study aims to understand the phenomenon the more.

Objectives

To determine the prevalence and pattern of emotional abuse of children in their homes in Nigeria

Methods

Cross sectional survey of 1, 5444 secondary school students aged 11-18 years in Ilorin Nigeria using multistage random sampling technique with proportional allocation was done. Respondents completed the ICAST-CH questionnaire which covers child abuse in its several forms including emotional abuse. Prevalence of emotional abuse was computed.

Results

All respondents (100%) had experienced emotional abuse at home in the last one year Table 1: Prevalnce annd pattern of emotional abuse at home among children in Ilorin Nigeria

Emotional Abuse* (n=1554)FrequencyPercentage
Threatened to hurt or kill you or threatened with evil spirits1554100
Screamed at152898.3
Bullied by another child at home121878.4
Insulted112272.2
Made you feel embarrassed57436.9
Wished you were dead22414.4
Locked out of home19612.6
Threatened to abandon you956.1

Conclusions

Emotional abuse of children at home is common place in Ilorin Nigeria. It would seem important to educate parents on what emotional abuse is and its potential impact in children.

Disclosure

No significant relationships.

Keywords

Childemotional abusehome
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European Psychiatry , Volume 64 , Special Issue S1: Abstracts of the 29th European Congress of Psychiatry , April 2021 , pp. S713 - S714
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