A study to assess the knowledge among mothers regarding child abuse in selected areas of Pune district
Child abuse has negative outcome in children and adolescents that can extent into adulthood, which is a significant problem and needs an effective means of prevention. Child abuse comprises of a wide range of maltreatment including physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse and neglect. Increased number of child abuse case has been observed in the community. Among them children whose parents, especially mothers were not aware of the problems of child abuse.