Impact of intrafamilial maltreatment on children and adolescents

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child maltreatment; family; mental health

Abstract

Child maltreatment is a topic of great repercussion and relevance that affects a vulnerable group and has a direct impact on the mental health of the children and adolescents who suffer it. This observational, descriptive-level, cross-sectional study aimed to determine the characterization of intrafamilial maltreatment in patients seen at the Mental Health clinic of the Hermanos Cordové Pediatric Hospital in Manzanillo, during the period May-October 2025. The sample consisted of 45 patients, of whom 18 were male and 27 female. A rigorous selection process was carried out using specific criteria, and semi-structured interviews were applied for data collection. The studied variables were represented in different tables and analyzed statistically. As a result, it is detected that intrafamilial maltreatment presents differentiated patterns according to type and gender, evidencing the need for early intervention strategies in the population served.

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Published

2026-05-28

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Ramírez Peña GA, Rondón Peña MO, Jiménez Aliaga JD, Pérez Ramírez LA, Caymari Anazco DF. Impact of intrafamilial maltreatment on children and adolescents. RM [Internet]. 2026 May 28 [cited 2026 Aug. 30];30:e3327. Available from: https://revmultimed.sld.cu/index.php/mtm/article/view/3327

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